Do we need it or do we want it?

want What are some things that we may want but don't need ?

need What are some things that we need in order to survive?

What are needs? Needs are something that we must have in order to survive. Can you think of something that you must have in order to survive? Let's talk about some those things we need in order to survive!

Air We need air to help us breathe. Breathing helps us stay alive.

Food We need food to help our bodies grow and stay strong. Food also gives us energy. If we don't eat our bodies will become very sick. But do we need: or

Water Like food, we need water to help us grow and stay alive. If we don't drink water, then we can become very sick. But do we need: or

Shelter A shelter is a place to live. Shelters can protect us and keep us safe. Shelter can protect us from bad weather such as rain, wind, heat, and cold. But do we need:

Clothing We need to wear clothes to keep us warm. Clothes protect our skin from germs and injuries. But do we need: or

Pop the balloon if the picture is something that we need in order to survive.

What are wants? Wants are things you would like to have but can live without. Can you think of something that you would like to have but can live without? Let's talk about some of those things we may want!

Each person may want many different things. Let's use the eraser to reveal a picture of something we may want. (One square at a time.)Then, let's talk about them.

Pop the balloon if the picture is something that we want but can live without.

Wants Needs

Families Needs and Wants Song Fa milies have needs and wants Yes, oh yes, they do! Can you think of what they need? Let’s list a thing or two. With some water over here and some food over there, Here a house there some clothes. All these things are things we need. Families have needs and wants, Yes, oh yes, they do! Can you think of things they want Let’s list a thing or two. With some candy over here, And some toys over there. Here a game and there a doll, All these things are things to want. Families have needs and wants, yes, oh yes, they do!.