Needs and Wants
A Grade 1 social studies worksheet exploring the difference between needs and wants with engaging activities.
Includes
Multiple ChoiceTrue / FalseFill in the BlanksWord BankShort AnswerCustom
Standards
C3.Eco.1.K-2.1
Topics
social studieseconomicsneedswantsgrade 1
8 sections · Free to use · Printable
Needs and Wants
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.
1. Which of these is a NEED?
a
A new toy
b
Food to eat
c
A video game
d
Candy
2. Which of these is a WANT?
a
A warm coat
b
Water to drink
c
A bicycle
d
A house to live in
3. Clothes are a need.
T
True
F
False
4. Playing with toys is a need.
T
True
F
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.
need
want
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.
Healthy Tooth:
Need
Want
Cavity:
Need
Want