Needs vs Wants — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Mia has five coins. She is hungry. What should she buy first?
A) Bread for lunch
B) A new sticker
C) Bubble gum
D) Toy ring
Bread feeds Mia, while stickers, gum, and rings are only wants.
2. Mia saves coins each week. Where should she keep them safe?
A) On the floor
B) In her piggy bank
C) Under a leaf
D) In a puddle
Piggy banks keep coins safe, helping Mia save for true needs.
3. Mia has two coins left. Her shoes have a hole. What should she pick?
A) Candy bar
B) Sticker pack
C) New shoes
D) Toy car
Shoes protect feet, which is a need, while candy is only want.
4. Mia wants a doll but also needs milk. What is the wise choice?
A) Buy doll first
B) Skip both items
C) Buy two dolls
D) Buy milk first
Milk is a body need, so wise savers buy needs before wants.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Mia keeps her coins inside a piggy bank.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
2. Saving means we do not spend all our money.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
3. We buy food before we buy toys.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
4. Shoes are a need because they protect our feet.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
5. Candy is a want, not something we must have.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.