Needs vs. Wants Worksheets for Grade 1

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Easy

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. need

2. food

3. home

4. water

5. warm

6. safe

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We eat  

2. A house gives us a safe  

3. We drink  

4. We wear  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Food is something we need to live.

T F

2. A toy car is a basic need.

T F

3. Shelter like a home is a need.

T F

Needs vs. Wants

Easy

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. want

2. toy

3. game

4. wish

5. extra

6. treat

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A new  

2. Candy is a sweet  

3. A video  

4. A wish for a pony is a big  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A bag of candy is a want.

T F

2. A new video game is a basic need.

T F

3. A stuffed bear is a want.

T F

Needs vs. Wants

Easy

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. money

2. coin

3. penny

4. dime

5. paper

6. dollar

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We use  

2. A small round piece of metal is a  

3. A brown one-cent coin is a  

4. A dollar bill is made of  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A dime is a kind of coin.

T F

2. Paper money is the same as a coin.

T F

3. We use money to buy goods at a store.

T F

Needs vs. Wants

Easy

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. earn

2. save

3. work

4. bank

5. help

6. piggy

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. People do a job to  

2. Putting money aside for later is to  

3. A pink  

4. When I  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. You can earn money by doing chores.

T F

2. Saving money means spending it fast.

T F

3. A piggy bank is a place to save coins.

T F

Needs vs. Wants

Medium

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Broccoli is food, so it is a  

2. A shiny new bike is a  

3. A warm blanket to sleep is a  

4. A video game system is a  

5. Clean drinking water is a  

6. A big box of candy is a  

7. A coat for the cold winter is a  

8. A toy robot with lights is a  

9. A safe house to live in is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

apple

→

need (for health)

doll

→

want (for fun)

winter boots

→

need (for safety)

toy drum

→

want (for play)

Needs vs. Wants

Medium

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. An apple you can hold is a  

2. A haircut from a barber is a  

3. A new shoe on a shelf is a  

4. A doctor checking your ear is a  

5. A loaf of bread at the store is a  

6. A bus driver taking you to school is a  

7. A pencil from the store is a  

8. A teacher showing you to read is a  

9. A box of crayons is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

loaf of bread

→

good (you eat)

dentist check

→

service (health job)

pair of socks

→

good (you wear)

mail carrier

→

service (delivery job)

Needs vs. Wants

Medium

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A farmer who grows carrots is a  

2. A kid who eats the carrots is a  

3. A baker who bakes bread is a  

4. A family who buys the bread is a  

5. Someone who makes or grows things is a  

6. Someone who uses or buys things is a  

7. A toy maker in a factory is a  

8. A child who plays with a new toy is a  

9. Both producers and  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

farmer growing corn

→

producer of food

you eating corn

→

consumer of food

tailor sewing a shirt

→

producer of clothes

mom wearing a shirt

→

consumer of clothes

Needs vs. Wants

Medium

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Swapping items without money is called a  

2. Long ago, people used  

3. If I trade my apple for your cookie, we both get a  

4. Trading works only if both people  

5. Today we use  

6. A farmer may trade corn for a  

7. If I have too many apples, I can  

8. Money is easier than barter because it fits in a  

9. A fair trade means both people are  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

swap apples for bread

→

fair barter swap

pay coins for milk

→

modern money trade

trade without money

→

old way to shop

hard to carry cows

→

problem with barter

Needs vs. Wants

Hard

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. You have $5. A toy costs $5 and a sandwich costs $3. What happens if you buy the toy?

2. You have $4. You need lunch but want a sticker. Lunch is $4 and a sticker is $1. What is the smart choice?

3. A trade-off means you:

4. You have $2. A juice box is $2 and a toy ring is $2. You are thirsty. You should:

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. When money is limited, you must make a  

2. Giving up one item to get another is a  

3. Needs should come before  

4. If a toy costs more than your money, you cannot  

5. Before you spend, it is smart to  

Needs vs. Wants

Hard

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which of these is a community need?

2. Saving money means you:

3. Which is a community need, not a personal want?

4. If you want a $10 toy but only have $2, the best plan is to:

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A school is a  

2. Putting money away for later is called  

3. A  

4. Firefighters help the whole town, so they serve the  

5. If you save a little each week, your money will  

Needs vs. Wants

Hard

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. You have $3 for a snack. Juice is $2 and chips are $2. You can buy:

2. Your budget is $6. A book is $4 and a pencil is $1. The best plan is:

3. A budget means a plan for:

4. You have $5. A water bottle is $2 and a toy is $4. You are very thirsty. You should:

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A money plan is called a  

2. You should spend on  

3. If two items cost more than your money, pick  

4. Money you have left after buying needs is called  

5. Thinking before spending helps you make a smart  

Needs vs. Wants

Hard

Needs vs. Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. A friend has no snack at lunch. You have two sandwiches. The kind choice is to:

2. To donate means to:

3. Your little brother lost his toy. You have many toys. A generous act is:

4. A charity is a group that:

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Giving to help others in need is called  

2. When you split a snack with a friend, you  

3. Giving old clothes to kids in need is to  

4. A kind, giving person is very  

5. Sharing wants and needs with others shows true  

Needs vs. Wants

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These needs vs. wants worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential social studies skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Needs vs. Wants: Distinguish needs from wants with concrete examples
• Needs vs. Wants: Understand the difference between goods and services
• Needs vs. Wants: Make simple money choices when resources are limited
• Needs vs. Wants: Recognize producers, consumers, and the role of saving

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Calling every favorite item a need, such as a toy or video game, instead of saving that label for food, water, clothes, and shelter.
• Thinking needs only mean food and forgetting other basics like a safe home, warm clothing, and clean drinking water.
• Confusing wants with privileges, so a child believes candy or treats are needs just because a grown-up sometimes buys them.

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