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Money · Ages 4+ · Set A
Needs and wants
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Remember: Needs are things we must have. Wants are things we like. Needs come first.

Which is which?

A grown-up reads each question aloud. Listen to the little story first.

Pip goes shoppingPip went shopping. Pip bought food, a coat and a toothbrush, because they are needs. The toy car can wait.
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Which one is a need?
🍬Sweets🧥A coat🚗A toy car
2
Which one is a want?
🎈A balloon💧Water🛏️A bed
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Food is a need.
TrueFalse
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A video game is a need.
TrueFalse
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Circle the needs. (circle every one)
🍏An apple🎮A video game🛏️A bed🌟Stickers💧Water

Needs come first

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Join each one to why we have it.
  1. 1🧥 A coat
  2. 2🍎 An apple
  3. 3🚗 A toy car
  • Ais fun to play with
  • Bkeeps us warm
  • Chelps us grow
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Pip has some coins. Which gets the coins first?
🎁Wants🧺Needs
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It is okay to want a toy.
TrueFalse
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If a coin is left over, a want can have it.
TrueFalse
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Draw one need.
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Draw one want you like.
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Answer key · Set A
Needs and wants
1A coat A coat keeps us warm, so it is a need. Sweets and a toy car are wants.
2A balloon A balloon is fun, but we do not need it. Water and a bed are needs.
3True Yes. Food helps us grow, so we must have it.
4False No. A video game is fun, but we do not need it. It is a want.
5An apple, A bed, Water An apple, a bed and water are needs. A video game and stickers are wants.
61-B, 2-C, 3-A A coat keeps us warm, an apple helps us grow, and a toy car is fun.
7Needs Needs come first. The coins go to the needs.
8True Yes. Wants are okay, and needs just come first.
9True Yes. Needs get the coins first. Then a want can have what is left.
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