To solve this worksheet, we need to sort items into two groups:
Needs and
Wants.
Step 1: Understand the difference
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Needs: These are things you *must* have to stay alive and healthy. If you don't have them, you could get sick or be in danger. The main needs are food, water, clothing (to keep warm), and shelter (a house).
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Wants: These are things that are fun or nice to have, but you can live without them. You won't get hurt if you don't have them. Examples include toys, video games, candy, or fancy electronics.
Step 2: Look at the examples in the pictures
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Needs shown: Vegetables, meat, water, shirt, house.
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Wants shown: Candy, toys, TV.
Step 3: Think of your own examples
Now, let's pick common items from daily life to fill in the blanks.
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For Needs:
1. Water (You die without it.)
2. Food (You need energy to live.)
3. Clothes (You need them for protection and warmth.)
4. Shelter/House (You need a safe place to sleep.)
5. Medicine/Doctor (If you are sick, you need this to get better.)
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For Wants:
1. Video Games (Fun, but not necessary for life.)
2. Candy/Ice Cream (Tasty, but you can eat healthy food instead.)
3. Toys (Fun to play with, but not essential.)
4. New Phone/Tablet (Nice to have, but you can live without the latest model.)
5. Designer Shoes (Clothes are a need, but expensive brand-name shoes are a want.)
Step 4: Fill in the lines
Here are simple answers you can write on the lines provided in the worksheet.
Final Answer:
WANTS:
1. Video games
2. Candy
3. Toys
4. New smartphone
5. Designer clothes
NEEDS:
1. Water
2. Food
3. Clothing
4. Shelter (House)
5. Medicine
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of needs and wants worksheet.
