Needs vs Wants — Answer Key
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 soap keeps our hands free of germs.
Soap helps us stay clean and healthy, which is a basic need.
2. A soft bed is where we sleep at night.
We need rest and a safe place to sleep, so a bed is a need.
3. A new toy is fun but not a need.
Toys are wants because we can be happy and healthy without them.
4. A shirt keeps your body covered and warm.
Clothing is a need that protects our bodies from cold and sun.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Shoes help protect our feet, so they are a need.
True False
Shoes keep our feet safe and warm, making them a real need.
2. A fancy doll is something we must have to live.
True False
Dolls are wants because they are fun extras, not needs to live.
3. Healthy food helps kids grow strong and tall.
True False
Food gives our bodies energy and helps us grow, so it is a need.