Needs & Wants
The difference between things we need (food, shelter, clothing) and things we want (toys, treats); that we sometimes have to choose because money is limited
What a learner can do afterwards
- Sort a set of pictures into 'need' and 'want' categories and explain their choices
- Give an example of something everyone needs and something that is a want
- Explain why a family might choose to buy a need before a want
1 · Read
A need is something your body must have. Food, water, clothes, and a home are needs. You cannot stay healthy without them.
Zoe wants a toy robot. She also wants a new coat for winter. The coat is a need, so her family buys it first.
Ask yourself: can I stay safe without this? If yes, it might be a want. If no, it is a need.
Needs keep you safe, but wants can wait.
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Summary
Some things are needs. Needs are things we must have to live. Food, water, and a warm home are needs. Some things are wants. Wants are things that are nice to have. Toys and treats are wants. Money is limited, so we have to choose. We buy our needs first. Then, if there is money left, we can get a want. When we save a little money too, we can do more of the things we love later.
10.1 Motivation
A need is something you must have. You need food to eat. You need water to drink. You need a home to sleep in. A want is something you would like to have. A toy is a want. A cookie is a want. Needs and wants help us pick what to do. When we know the difference, we can take care of our needs first. Then we can think about our wants.
Motivation article
Why do we get up in the morning? We do things because of our needs and wants. You eat because your body needs food. You brush your teeth because your teeth need care. Grown ups work to earn money. They use the money to buy food and to pay for a home. These are needs. Wants are extra nice things we like to have.
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