What's a Need?
A need is something you must have to live, stay healthy, and be safe. If you didn't have it, it would actually cause a problem.
Water
🍽️
Food
🏠
A place to live
🧥
Warm clothes
🩺
Seeing a doctor when sick
What's a Want?
A want is something that's nice to have and can make life more fun — but you could still live a healthy, safe life without it.
🎮
Video games
🍫
Candy
🎢
A roller coaster ride
🤖
A new toy
👟
The newest sneakers
Worked Example
A sandwich for lunch is a need — your body needs food to keep going. A candy bar after lunch is a want — it's a fun extra, not something your body must have.
Here's a helpful trick: needs and wants can be about the same thing. Sneakers that fit your feet are a need. The most expensive, newest sneakers are a want — the "extra" part is what makes it a want.
Activity: Need or Want?
Look at each item, then decide — is it a need or a want?
A glass of water