Needs vs Wants Worksheets

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Easy

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. food

2. toy

3. home

4. water

5. candy

6. shoes

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We must drink  

2. A warm coat is a  

3. A new video game is a  

4. Healthy  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Water is a need because our bodies must have it.

T F

2. Candy is a need we must have every day.

T F

3. A house gives us shelter from rain and cold.

T F

Needs vs Wants

Easy

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. milk

2. bed

3. shirt

4. doll

5. soap

6. game

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Clean  

2. A soft  

3. A new  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Shoes help protect our feet, so they are a need.

T F

2. A fancy doll is something we must have to live.

T F

3. Healthy food helps kids grow strong and tall.

T F

Needs vs Wants

Easy

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. help

2. need

3. want

4. home

5. food

6. toy

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. When sick we take  

2. A  

3. Family gives us  

4. Wearing a helmet keeps us  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Medicine is a need when we are sick.

T F

2. A new toy is more important than a doctor visit.

T F

3. Family love helps children feel safe and happy.

T F

Needs vs Wants

Easy

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. nurse

2. parent

3. home

4. checkup

5. kind

6. care

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. Your  

3. A yearly  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A safe home is a basic need for kids.

T F

2. Candy is more important than a yearly checkup.

T F

3. Nurses help keep people healthy and well.

T F

Needs vs Wants

Medium

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We need  

2. A  

3. A new bike is a fun  

4. Warm  

5. Tasty  

6. A box of  

7. Soft  

8. A big  

9. Clean  

Part B: Matching

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

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Need: drink

→

Water from a cup

Need: shelter

→

House with a roof

Want: fun toy

→

New stuffed bear

Want: sweet treat

→

Lollipop from store

Needs vs Wants

Medium

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Fresh  

2. A  

3. A  

4. We sleep in a  

5. A piece of  

6. We drink clean  

7. A new  

8. A  

9. Clean  

Part B: Matching

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

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Need: eat

→

Apple from tree

Need: stay warm

→

Cozy winter coat

Want: play

→

Brand new puzzle

Want: dessert

→

Slice of cake

Needs vs Wants

Medium

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We go to  

2. A  

3. The  

4. A  

5. Police keep our streets  

6. Trash trucks keep our town clean and  

7. Buses give people a  

8. Parks give kids a  

9. Teachers  

Part B: Matching

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

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

School

→

Place to learn lessons

Hospital

→

Helps sick people heal

Library

→

Borrow free books

Fire station

→

Stops dangerous fires

Needs vs Wants

Medium

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. A  

3. A  

4. A  

5. Officers help us cross the  

6. A mail carrier brings  

7. A  

8. Garbage workers take away our  

9. A nurse helps the doctor give us  

Part B: Matching

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

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Firefighter

→

Stops fires fast

Teacher

→

Helps kids read

Doctor

→

Checks our health

Librarian

→

Lends out books

Needs vs Wants

Hard

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Mom has $5. Bread costs $4 and a toy costs $4. What should she buy first?

2. Dad has $10. Shoes cost $9 and candy costs $2. What is the best choice?

3. Sam has $3. A drink costs $2 and a sticker costs $1. He is very thirsty. What should he pick?

4. Lily has $6. A coat costs $5, gum costs $1, and it is cold outside. What is smart?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. When money is small, buy  

2. Food, water, shelter, and  

3. A bag of  

4. Saving money helps families buy  

5. A new  

Needs vs Wants

Hard

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Ben has $4. Milk costs $3 and a balloon costs $2. He needs to drink. What is best?

2. Mia has $7. A hat costs $6 in winter and a sticker is $2. What is smart?

3. Pop has $8. Soap costs $5 and a comic costs $4. The family is out of soap. Best choice?

4. Liz has $9. Apples cost $3, bread is $4, candy is $5. Her family needs food. What is wise?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Pay for  

2. A warm  

3. A sweet  

4. We need clean  

5. A new  

Needs vs Wants

Hard

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Mia has five coins. She is hungry. What should she buy first?

2. Mia saves coins each week. Where should she keep them safe?

3. Mia has two coins left. Her shoes have a hole. What should she pick?

4. Mia wants a doll but also needs milk. What is the wise choice?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Mia keeps her coins inside a piggy  

2. Saving means we do not  

3. We buy food before we buy  

4. Shoes are a  

5. Candy is a  

Needs vs Wants

Hard

Needs vs Wants

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Sam is thirsty. Which item should he pick first at the store?

2. Winter is here and Sam shivers. What should he buy next?

3. Sam has three coins left. He has reading homework. Best pick?

4. Sam saw a kite, milk, soap, and bread. Which item is a want?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Sam used his coins to buy a warm  

2. A budget helps us  

3. We pick  

4. Sam saved his  

5. Buying milk first was a very  

Needs vs Wants

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

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

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

• Kindergarten kids often think anything they really love must be a need, but loving a toy or candy does not turn it into something the body must have.
• Some Kindergarten students mix up wants and needs by saying every fun item is a need, but needs are only things like food, water, shelter, and warm clothes.
• Young learners sometimes pick wants first when shopping in story problems, forgetting that smart families always buy needs before fun extras when money is small.

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