This hard Kindergarten worksheet challenges learners with story style multiple choice questions and five fill in the blank sentences about Needs vs Wants. Kindergarten kids read short tales about Mom, Dad, Sam, and Lily who have small amounts of money to spend. They pick the smart need first choice in each story. The fill questions review needs, clothes, candy, saving, and toys, helping Kindergarten students think like smart shoppers.
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Needs vs Wants
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?
A) Bread because food is a need
B) Toy because it is fun
C) Both items together
D) Neither item today
2. Dad has $10. Shoes cost $9 and candy costs $2. What is the best choice?
A) Buy candy and skip shoes
B) Buy shoes because feet need them
C) Buy nothing at all
D) Buy two bags of candy
3. Sam has $3. A drink costs $2 and a sticker costs $1. He is very thirsty. What should he pick?
A) Buy two stickers only
B) Buy nothing today
C) Buy the drink because water is a need
D) Buy a sticker first
4. Lily has $6. A coat costs $5, gum costs $1, and it is cold outside. What is smart?
A) Buy only gum and skip the coat
B) Save money and stay cold
C) Buy gum first then a coat
D) Buy the coat because warmth is a need
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. When money is small, buy needs before wants.
2. Food, water, shelter, and clothes are basic needs.
3. A bag of candy is a sweet want, not a need.
4. Saving money helps families buy needs later.
5. A new toy is a fun want for many kids.
Needs vs Wants
★ 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?
A) Bread because food is a need
B) Toy because it is fun
C) Both items together
D) Neither item today
2. Dad has $10. Shoes cost $9 and candy costs $2. What is the best choice?
A) Buy candy and skip shoes
B) Buy shoes because feet need them
C) Buy nothing at all
D) Buy two bags of candy
3. Sam has $3. A drink costs $2 and a sticker costs $1. He is very thirsty. What should he pick?
A) Buy two stickers only
B) Buy nothing today
C) Buy the drink because water is a need
D) Buy a sticker first
4. Lily has $6. A coat costs $5, gum costs $1, and it is cold outside. What is smart?
A) Buy only gum and skip the coat
B) Save money and stay cold
C) Buy gum first then a coat
D) Buy the coat because warmth is a need
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) When money is small, buy needs before wants.
2) Food, water, shelter, and clothes are basic needs.
3) A bag of candy is a sweet want, not a need.
4) Saving money helps families buy needs later.
5) A new toy is a fun want for many kids.
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