Wants & Needs · Needs, Jobs & Sharing
Needs vs. Wants
Children sort everyday items into needs and wants, learning that needs are things we must have to live.
Key Questions
- 1What do you need to live?
- 2Is a toy a need or a want?
- 3Can something be a need for one person and a want for another?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Eco.1.K-2
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Self & Community
Unit: Wants & Needs
Period: Needs, Jobs & Sharing
Suggested Methodologies
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