Needs and Wants
A Grade 1 social studies worksheet exploring the difference between needs and wants with engaging activities.
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Needs and Wants
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.
1. Which of these is a NEED?
A new toy
Food to eat
A video game
Candy
2. Which of these is a WANT?
A warm coat
Water to drink
A bicycle
A house to live in
3. Clothes are a need.
True
False
4. Playing with toys is a need.
True
False
5. A is something you must have to live.
6. A is something you would like to have, but do not need to live.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
7. Name one thing that is a need for you.
8. Name one thing that is a want for you.
Look at the picture. Circle if each item is a Need or a Want.

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