Examples of wants for first graders

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🧸 A want is something we would like to have, but we don't need to survive. We can live without it!
• 🍕 Wants can be different for everyone. What one person wants, another person might not care about at all!
• 🎮 Wants often make us happy and are fun to have.
• 🎨 Examples of wants include toys, candy, video games, fancy clothes, and going to the movies.
• 💡 Remember, it's okay to want things, but it's also important to understand the difference between wants and needs!

Practice Quiz

1. Which of these is an example of a want for most first graders?
   1. A. Food
   2. B. Water
   3. C. A new toy
   4. D. Clothes
2. Which of these is MOSTLY a want?
   1. A. A warm coat in winter
   2. B. A glass of water when thirsty
   3. C. A yummy candy bar
   4. D. A safe place to sleep
3. What makes something a 'want' instead of a 'need'?
   1. A. It's something everyone has.
   2. B. It's something we can live without.
   3. C. It's something we use every day.
   4. D. It's something very expensive.
4. Lily wants a new video game. Is this a want or a need?
   1. A. A need
   2. B. A want
   3. C. Both a need and a want
   4. D. Neither a need nor a want
5. Which of these is something you might WANT to do on the weekend?
   1. A. Brush your teeth
   2. B. Go to sleep
   3. C. Play with your friends
   4. D. Eat dinner
6. Tom has food to eat and a place to sleep. What is something he might WANT?
   1. A. A blanket
   2. B. A new bike
   3. C. Some water
   4. D. An apple
7. Which of these is USUALLY a want, not a need?
   1. A. Medicine when you are sick
   2. B. Shoes to protect your feet
   3. C. A pet puppy
   4. D. A healthy lunch