Grades K–2
Save, Spend, Share
Three money jars to fill: kids split $10 into save, spend and share and draw what each part is for.
Social studies worksheet · Needs and wants
Shopping With $10
A simple store with prices: kids spend $10 on needs first, add up the cost and see what is left for a want.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Needs and wants
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Needs and wants, Money and choices, Goods and services, Basic economics
What kids do
“You have $10 to spend at the store. Buy the needs first! Then see what is left.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2. How much do all the needs cost together? $
- 4. Which want could you buy with the money left?
- 5. If you bought the toy truck first, could you still buy all the needs?
Words on this sheet
BreadMilkApplesCandyBall
Teacher tip
Use play money so kids can count it out.
How to use it
- Talk about how needs are the same for everyone, and wants are different.
- Connect it to a class store or a pretend shopping trip.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Money can be a sensitive topic. Keep examples pretend and never ask about family income.
Talk about it
- Is this a need or a want? How do you know?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Plan a pretend class party on a budget.
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