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Very common book - but could be easily used to start a unit on needs vs wants. Does the mouse really need a cookie? or a glass of milk? Students could have fun talking about this book and it is age appropriate.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Animated Childrens Book- Story Book

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An animated story written by Laura Joffe Numeroff Please like and subscribe to Kinder Playhouse https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMiyiOwEWEP-xTRStZYbsw/videos Music credit to VideoShow

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This activity has to do with two hula hoops to describe needs vs. wants. I think this is great because some things children say could be in between for example (a notebook, or crayons.. are they needs or wants if they are for learning?) Some get tricky, so having the Venn-Diagram is important for some things that could be considered both.

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At this very moment, I need:

- a new snowboard - a pair of cognac-coloured - a
- the perfect chenille reading blanket
- a super cute apron to inspire me to cook things that are edible
- a seat warmer in my car that actually warms my seat

Loeffler Randall boots really good cup of coffee

Now, do I really need these things? Well, no (except for the coffee).

This is my list (not exhaustive, by any means) of wants. There is an important difference between the two, and it's currently a huge focus in my classroom as we get ready for the holidays.

Every year, classes prepare two stockings to donate to the Salvation Army. We've been having very insightful and humbling discussions about needs vs wants, and after carefully selecting and sorting our donations, we ensured each stocking had some of each.

I was so delighted the kids considered books and crayons to be needs, along with mittens, toothpaste and soap, because "learning stuff is important". Other "aha" moments included: deciding that nail polish and video games were in fact, not needs, and discovering that love is perhaps the most important need of all - one that can't be bought.

Thank you to these little angels with very big hearts. I already have more boots than I can count. You've reminded me that wanting to help those in need is what it's all about.

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At this very moment, I need: - a new snowboard - a pair of cognac-coloured - a - the perfect chenille reading blanket - a super cute apron to inspire me to cook things that are edible - a seat warmer in my car that actually warms my seat Loeffler Randall boots really good cup of coffee Now, do I really need these things?

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A great read aloud of video of a book to read to the students before beginning "needs vs. wants"!
The story line is about the two bears who throw a temper tantrum every time they don't get what they want. A great resource for self-control!

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The Berenstain Bears   Get The Gimmies (1-2)

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K.E.1.1: Explain how families have needs and wants.

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Needs vs. Wants

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This website has many different activities for needs vs. wants. Students could work on a different activity all week or different activities during reading rotations.

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Each December I teach a unit to my Kinders on Wants and Needs.

Since we discuss thing we WANT to get from Santa,

it is so important for our little learners to understand

how blessed they are to have so many things that they NEED already.

We do a pocket chart sorting activity to put things we WANT and NEED.
And yes... I have a freebie for you... keep reading.

This is always FUN to see they things

the things they THINK they want.

This gives me a look into their brains as to what they are thinking.

Next, we work on a chart for things we want and need.

Then we use the pocket chart pieces again.

This time we KNOW the things we want and the things we need.

Since there are so many printables,

it is easy to match up an activity to what your students need to work on.

And let's not forget we still teach reading and ELA skills while we are using themes,

like Wants and Needs.

{These are the types of activities I use to guide instruction during Daily 5 time.}

One sheet is just basic Wants and Needs,

but... I included other sheets:

another is what makes a good gift,

and things that are healthy to eat and not to eat.

Good thing I included 3 ABC printable sheets you can use to practice ABC order.

We also use this theme to clap out our syllables.

This week, we completed the WANTS syllable clapping and sorting.

As a follow up, we completed these sheets.

There are two versions of this in the pack.

We will be doing the NEEDS version this upcoming week.

Here is a look at the syllable sorts and printables.

These activities, except with the reader, are part of this unit.

Although I use it at Christmas, it is not Christmas themed.

And your freebie...
Grab this WANT and NEED printable free!

How...
Click on THIS LINK and download the Preview file!

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Wants and Needs {with a FREEBIE} - Sharing Kindergarten

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Each December I teach a unit to my Kinders on Wants and Needs. Since we discuss thing we WANT to get from Santa, it is so important for our little learners to understand how blessed they are to have so many things that they NEED already.

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The students would be able to cut and paste different needs vs. wants after going over it together. They can then write about something they need and something they want.

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Do you little {or big} learners have a little trouble distinguishing between needs and wants? That's why I created this Wants vs Needs Learning Pack! It's great for any time of year, but especially before Christmas!

*This post contains affiliate links.
**The free printable link can be found towards the END of this post. Just click on the teal, download button!

Wants vs Needs Learning Pack

You may or may not want to know the reason this pack popped in my head, but I'm going to tell you anyway! 🙂 It all started with a song I absolutely LOATHE this time of year { Santa, Baby}. I quickly turn it off if it ever comes on. The other day, it came on the radio as my alarm clock.

On a serious note, understanding the difference between needs and wants is truly a life-long journey. And it can start with this learning pack!

To model the concept to learners, I've included large picture cards {in color & blackline} that can be sorted in a pocket chart {We used our Standard Pocket Chart.}

or on a table top / floor area.

Two of the pictures included in the sort make for a GREAT discussion - sun and love. Can you truly live and thrive without either? Feel free to include them or exclude them from your activities.

There is also a single page where learners cut, sort, and paste the objects.

Yes, I included a hippo! If you're using this pack around Christmas, this can also be a fun time to introduce the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. {I've also included a student page with a puppy instead of a hippo.}

As an extension activity, I've included two writing pages. On the top of the page, learners draw something they need {or want} and at the bottom, they write about their drawing. I like that this activity takes learners beyond the basics of what to why.

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Enjoy!
~Becky

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Wants vs Needs Learning Pack {FREE} - This Reading Mama

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Do you little {or big} learners have a little trouble distinguishing between needs and wants? That's why I created this Wants vs Needs Learning Pack! It's great for any time of year, but especially before Christmas! *This post contains affiliate links. **The free printable link can be found towards the END of this post.