Grades 1–3
Feelings Word Search
Find twelve feeling words hidden across, down and on a slant, then write about one you felt this week.
SEL worksheet · Feelings and emotions
Feelings Riddles
Solve eight “How do you feel?” riddles with the word bank, then write a feelings riddle for a friend to guess.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Naming feelings, Emotional vocabulary, Reading facial expressions, Self-awareness
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Read each riddle. Write the feeling from the word bank.
- 1. Before you sing on stage, your tummy flutters. You feel
- 2. You built the tallest tower in the class. You feel
- 3. Friends jump out and yell “Happy birthday!” You feel
- 4. Everyone is playing, but no one asked you. You feel
- 5. A neighbor shoveled the snow off your steps. You feel
- 6. You wish your friend’s new bike were yours. You feel
- 7. It is raining and there is nothing to do. You feel
Words on this sheet
nervousproudboredlonelyjealous
Teacher tip
Have kids trade their own riddles with a partner at the end.
How to use it
- Keep a feelings chart on the wall so kids can find the words they need.
- Use a picture book about feelings as a warm-up.
- Model your own answer first. Kids open up more when the grown-up goes first.
Watch for
Kids who only use happy, sad and mad. Celebrate new words like frustrated, nervous and proud.
Talk about it
- What helps you when you feel this way?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Read a story and stop to name how each character feels.
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