Wants vs. Needs Flashcards

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Flashcards

Practice telling the difference between things we need to live and things we just want.

Flashcards

need: Something you must have to live and stay healthy
want: Something you would like to have but do not need to survive
food: A basic need — what we eat to give our bodies energy
water: A basic need — what we drink to stay alive and healthy
shelter: A basic need — a home or safe place to live
clothing: A basic need — what we wear to protect our bodies
toy: A want — something fun to play with but not needed to survive
candy: A want — a sweet treat that is nice but not a necessity
video game: A want — something fun but not needed to live
choice: Deciding what to buy or do between different options
money: What we use to buy things we need and want
basic needs: The most important things every person needs: food, water, shelter, and clothing