📚 Topic Summary
Needs are things we must have to live, like food, water, and shelter. Without these, we can't survive. Wants are things we would like to have, but we can live without them, like toys, candy, or video games. Understanding the difference helps us make smart choices!
Needs keep us alive and healthy. Wants make life more fun, but aren't essential. Think about what you need every day and what you want. Can you tell the difference? Let's practice with the activities below!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
| Words |
Meanings |
| 1. Need |
A. Something you would like to have but can live without. |
| 2. Want |
B. Things you must have to survive. |
| 3. Food |
C. A basic need that gives us energy. |
| 4. Shelter |
D. A place that protects us from weather. |
| 5. Toy |
E. Something we play with for fun. |
Answer Key:
1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below:
We all have ______ and ______. A ______ is something we must have to survive, like ______ and ______. A ______ is something we would like to have, like a ______ or a ______. It's important to know the difference!
Word Bank: wants, needs, need, food, water, want, toy, game
Answer Key:
We all have needs and wants. A need is something we must have to survive, like food and water. A want is something we would like to have, like a toy or a game. It's important to know the difference!
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you only have enough money to buy one thing. Would you buy food (a need) or a new video game (a want)? Why?
Sample Answer:
I would buy food because it is a need. I need food to live and stay healthy. A video game is fun, but I can live without it.