Printable Needs and Wants Worksheet
This two-page, letter-size worksheet is for grades 2 to 5. It includes a "Need or want?" activity with Name and Date fields, plus write-in space for each item. The problems cover common examples such as water, video game, food, toy car, warm clothes in winter, and candy. A second page provides an answer key with the same items and the correct label for each one.

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Use the first page for independent work, class practice, or a quick review of needs and wants. Students write "need" or "want" for each item in the blank columns. Then check responses with the answer key on page two, or use it to guide a class discussion after students finish.
Good for
- Classifying needs and wants
- Social studies review
- Independent seatwork
Tip: Print page 1 for students and keep page 2 as a teacher key.
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