Discovering Need and Wants

Discovering Needs and Wants: A Lesson Plan for Ages 4-6

Make teaching needs vs wants simple, fun, and meaningful with this ready-to-use lesson plan!

This printable pack combines worksheets, hands-on activities, and guided discussions to help children understand the difference between what we need to live and what we want. Perfect for homeschooling families, classroom teachers, or parents looking for fun educational activities at home.

What’s Included:

• 35 Pages
• Simple Reading Pages
• Needs vs Wants Sorting
• Circle-the-Needs (or Want) Activity Pages
• Hands-On Experiments & Games (like the celery water experiment + animal needs pairing game)
• Role Play Scenarios for practicing real-world choices

Who It’s For:

• Ages 4–6
• Parents
• Teachers
• Childcare providers

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging mix of worksheets + interactive learning
• Builds early critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Easy print-and-go format – saves prep time for busy parents and teachers

Instant Digital Download – Print as many times as you need for personal/classroom use!