Need It Want It Task Cards
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Read each short story, look at the picture, and decide: Need or Want?
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 1 • Cards 1–4
Card 01 Food
🍎 🥗
Fresh Apples & Healthy Salad
Leo eats healthy food every day to stay alive and help his body grow strong.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 02 Games
🎮 🕹️
Video Game Console
Liam plays video games for fun after school. Can he live without them?
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 03 Water
💧 🚰
Clean Drinking Water
People must drink clean water every day. Without water, we cannot survive.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 04 Treat
🍩 🧁
Frosted Doughnuts & Cake
Ava wants sweet frosted doughnuts. They taste great, but does she need them?
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Needs keep us safe and healthy. Wants are fun to have!
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 2 • Cards 5–8
Card 05 Shelter
🏠 🛡️
Safe Home & Warm Shelter
A home keeps Maya safe, dry, and warm from wind, rain, and cold weather.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 06 Toys
🚁 🎮
Remote-Control Flying Drone
Lucas wants a toy drone that flies in the air and does cool flips.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 07 Clothes
🥾 ❄️
Heavy Waterproof Snow Boots
Elena wears warm boots in freezing snow to keep her feet safe and dry.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 08 Fun
🛼 ✨
Light-Up Roller Skates
Mia has regular shoes, but she wants shiny roller skates with flashing lights.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Ask yourself: Do I need this to stay healthy, or is it a fun extra?
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 3 • Cards 9–12
Card 09 Health
🩺 💊
Doctor Visit & Medicine
When Kai gets very sick, the doctor gives him medicine to help him heal.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 10 Outing
🎢 🎟️
Amusement Park Pass
Jayden wants to go to a theme park to ride the fast roller coaster.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 11 Clean
🪥 🧼
Toothbrush & Body Soap
Zara uses soap and a toothbrush every day to keep her body clean and healthy.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 12 Toy
🧸 🎀
Giant Stuffed Teddy Bear
Aiden wants a giant stuffed teddy bear to hug while he rests on his bed.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Stay focused! Distinguish between surviving and having extra fun.
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 4 • Cards 13–16
Card 13 Warmth
🧥 🧣
Heavy Winter Coat & Scarf
Caleb wears a heavy winter coat so he stays warm and safe in freezing weather.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 14 Tech
📱 ✨
Brand-New Smartphone
Chloe wants a new smartphone so she can play games and watch videos.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 15 Rest
🛏️ 🌙
Cozy Bed & Sleep
Every person needs good sleep each night to rest, stay healthy, and survive.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 16 Outing
🍿 🎬
Movie Ticket & Butter Popcorn
Ethan wants to go to the cinema to watch a movie and eat warm popcorn.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Explore more real-life items and figure out what is essential!
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 5 • Cards 17–20
Card 17 Vision
👓 👁️
Prescription Eyeglasses
Leo wears eyeglasses every day so he can see clearly to learn and stay safe.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 18 Dessert
🍨 🍒
Ice Cream Sundae
Liam wants a giant ice cream sundae topped with sprinkles and chocolate syrup.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 19 Meal
🍲 🥪
Warm School Lunch
Maya eats a healthy school lunch so her brain and body have energy to learn.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 20 Sport
🛹 🔥
Fast Stunt Skateboard
Elena wants a wooden skateboard with flame stickers to ride at the park.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
NEED IT OR WANT IT? • TASK CARDS
Finish Cards 21 & 22, then create your very own task cards!
Cut Along Dashed Lines Set 6 • Cards 21–22 + DIY
Card 21 Safety
🚗 🛡️
Car Seatbelt & Safety Seat
Caleb buckles his seatbelt in the car to protect his body and stay safe.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
Card 22 Costume
👑 ✨
Shiny Gold Toy Crown
Chloe wants a sparkly gold toy crown so she can dress up like a royal queen.
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
DIY Card A Draw a Need
Draw an item you must have to survive!
Item:
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?
DIY Card B Draw a Want
Draw something fun that is not essential!
Item:
Is this a Need or a Want?
NEED
WANT
Why?