Self-Regulation Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

Self-Regulation Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this self-regulation vocabulary puzzle set for my 2nd and 3rd graders during our social-emotional learning unit. The kids could get upset but had no idea what words like regulate, control, or pause meant when we talked about managing our bodies and feelings. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like calm, breathe, pause, think, choose, regulate, control, body, feelings, safe, space, and focus. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the self-regulation vocabulary finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess or indoor recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether taking a pause is the same as giving up. The crossword I use for partners or as a review. I added a couple simple calm cloud, breathing star, and brain drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 2nd through 4th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers write one self-regulation strategy they use on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.