Needs and Wants: Fill in the Blank

Which things do you need to survive, and which can you live without? Learn to distinguish wants from needs in this economics worksheet! Students will read 12 sentences about different items, like ice cream and medicine. They will need to circle whether each sentence describes a need or a want. 

This worksheet was designed for second and third graders learning about basic concepts in economics. The ability to tell the difference between a need is an important skill that acts as a foundation for more complex concepts in economics and money management. Learners can start deciding for themselves whether to spend money on items based on how necessary they are. 

Practice more with needs and wants in Writing About Wants and Needs.