Needs, Wants, and Choices

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle need or want.

1. Read this first

   Tip

   Needs are things you must have to live and stay healthy and safe. Wants are things you would like to have but can live without.

2. 1.

   A party with a bouncy house

   • need
   • want
3. 2.

   Candy after lunch

   • need
   • want
4. 3.

   A bed to sleep in

   • need
   • want
5. 4.

   A new scooter

   • need
   • want
6. 5.

   Clean water to drink

   • need
   • want
7. 6.

   A safe place to sleep

   • need
   • want
8. 7.

   A toy robot

   • need
   • want
9. 8.

   A grown-up to take care of you

   • need
   • want
10. 9.

    A seat belt in the car

    • need
    • want
11. 10.

    A big TV in your room

    • need
    • want
12. 11.

    A visit to the doctor

    • need
    • want
13. 12.

    A pet puppy

    • need
    • want