Needs vs Wants — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A firefighter puts out fires and saves lives.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
2. A teacher teaches us how to read books.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
3. A doctor checks our health at the clinic.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
4. A librarian helps us pick books at the library.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
5. Officers help us cross the street safely.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
6. A mail carrier brings letters to every home.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
7. A bus driver helps kids ride to school.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
8. Garbage workers take away our trash each week.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
9. A nurse helps the doctor give us care.
This needs-vs-wants choice helps kindergarten learners decide between essential and extra items.
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
Stops fires fast
Teacher
→ Helps kids read
Helps kids read
Doctor
→ Checks our health
Checks our health
Librarian
→ Lends out books
Lends out books
Helpers meet many needs, working together so the town stays well.