Explanation:
This worksheet asks you to sort items into two groups:
Needs and
Wants.
A
need is something you must have to survive or stay healthy — like food, water, clothes, shelter.
A
want is something nice to have, but you can live without it — like toys, ice cream, cupcakes, or a bicycle (though bikes are useful, they’re not essential for survival).
Let’s go through each picture:
1.
Cupcake → sweet treat → *Want*
2.
Football → toy/sport item → *Want*
3.
House → shelter → *Need*
4.
Helicopter → transportation, but not essential for daily life → *Want*
5.
Bicycle → helpful, but not required to survive → *Want*
6.
Food → essential for energy and health → *Need*
7.
Water → essential for life → *Need*
8.
Clothes → needed for protection and warmth → *Need*
9.
Umbrella → helpful in rain, but not essential for survival → *Want*
10.
Ice cream → treat → *Want*
11.
Air → absolutely essential to breathe → *Need*
12.
Party → fun event, not necessary → *Want*
Now group them:
Needs: house, food, water, clothes, air
Wants: cupcake, football, helicopter, bicycle, umbrella, ice cream, party
Double-check:
- Air? Yes — need.
- Clothes? Yes — need (protection, modesty, warmth).
- House? Yes — shelter is a basic need.
- Food & water? Definitely needs.
Everything else is optional or for enjoyment.
Final Answer:
Needs: house, food, water, clothes, air
Wants: cupcake, football, helicopter, bicycle, umbrella, ice cream, party
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of kindergarten social studies worksheet pdf.
