Needs vs. Wants — Answer Key
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 food every day to stay alive.
Food gives our bodies energy so we can grow, play, and stay healthy each day.
2. A house gives us a safe home to live.
A home keeps us warm, dry, and safe from rain, wind, and cold weather outside.
3. We drink water when we are thirsty.
Our bodies need water every day, or we get tired, dizzy, and feel very sick.
4. We wear clothes to keep our bodies warm.
Clothes protect our skin from cold, sun, and scrapes, so they count as a basic need.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Food is something we need to live.
True False
Without food, our bodies cannot get energy to grow, think, play, or stay strong.
2. A toy car is a basic need.
True False
Toys are fun, but you do not need them to survive, so a toy is a want.
3. Shelter like a home is a need.
True False
A shelter keeps us safe from rain, cold, and danger, so it is a true basic need.