Instructions
Read the directions for each section below and do your best to answer the questions. Ask a grown-up for help if you get stuck!
Activity 1: Needs and Wants
A need is something we must have to live, like food and a home. A want is something we would like to have, but don't need to survive, like a toy.
Read the list below. Circle the items that are NEEDS. Draw a square around the items that are WANTS.
- Water
- A New Video Game
- A Safe Home
- Candy
- Healthy Food
- A Bicycle
- A Warm Coat
- A Robot Toy
Activity 2: Money and Barter Trade
Long ago, before money was common, people used barter, which is trading one thing for another. Today, we mostly use money (like dollars and cents) to buy things we need and want.
Read the two stories below. Write "Barter" or "Money" on the line for each one.
- Maria gives the baker two dollars for a loaf of bread.
This is an example of using: ____________________ - Farmer Tom gives his neighbor a basket of apples in exchange for a jar of honey.
This is an example of: ____________________
Activity 3: My Family
Families are important! They help and support us. In the box below, draw a picture of your family doing something fun together.
(Draw your picture here)
One fun thing my family does together is:
Activity 4: Using Your Social Senses
We use our senses to understand how people are feeling. Draw a line to match what you sense with what it might mean.
What You Sense
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What It Might Mean
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Activity 5: Solving a Problem
Sometimes we have disagreements with friends. Thinking of a fair solution helps everyone feel better.
Problem: Sam and Ali both want to play with the only blue ball on the playground during recess.
What is one good way they could solve this problem so they can both have fun?
Answer Key
Activity 1: Needs and Wants
- Needs (Circled): Water, A Safe Home, Healthy Food, A Warm Coat
- Wants (Squared): A New Video Game, Candy, A Bicycle, A Robot Toy
Activity 2: Money and Barter Trade
- This is an example of using: Money
- This is an example of: Barter
Activity 3: My Family
Answers will vary based on the student's drawing and personal experience.
Activity 4: Using Your Social Senses
- 1. You SEE your friend has a big smile. — B. Your friend is probably happy.
- 2. You HEAR your teacher use a quiet, calm voice. — C. It's time to listen carefully.
- 3. You SEE a classmate sitting alone with their head down. — A. They might be feeling sad or tired.
Activity 5: Solving a Problem
Answers will vary. Good examples include:
- They could take turns. (Sam plays with it for 5 minutes, then Ali plays with it for 5 minutes).
- They could find a game to play together with the ball.
- They could use rock, paper, scissors to decide who goes first.