December Needs vs Wants Sorting Cards Free Download | Printable Sorting Mats and Cut-and-Glue Worksheets
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Download these needs vs wants sorting cards and printable worksheets to help students understand basic economics through hands-on categorizing activities.
This Needs vs Wants Sorting Cards Free Download includes kid-friendly picture cards and printable sorting pages that help students understand the difference between what we need to live and what we want for enjoyment. With clear visuals such as air, food, clothes, shelter, love, sleep, learning, and friendship for needs, and pets, toys, cookies, electronics, gifts, candy, bikes, and jewelry for wants, students practice categorizing items with accuracy and confidence.
The sorting pages offer multiple formats, including cut-and-glue worksheets, so students can demonstrate understanding independently. This set is perfect for social studies lessons, whole-group discussions, morning work, centers, or small-group instruction.
Ideas for use:
• Add to social studies centers for hands-on sorting
• Use during whole-group instruction when introducing needs vs wants
• Pair with discussions about community, families, and budgeting
• Send home for simple economics reinforcement
• Use the blackline pages for independent assessment
What’s Included:
• Full-color needs vs wants sorting cards
• Blackline sorting cards for easy printing
• Printable cut-and-glue sorting worksheets
• Multiple sorting layouts for classroom or home use
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