Needs and Wants

In Social Studies we have been discussing the differences between things we NEED and things we WANT.  It is the perfect time of year to be learning about NEEDS vs WANTS because around Christmas time it's a whole lot of WANT, WANT, WANT!  As a class, my students sorted pictures into NEED and WANT categories and then we talked about how our needs help us survive.  There are many things we can live without.  Our hallway display includes 2 of Santa's gift bags.  Students brought in pictures to help fill the bags with things we NEED and of course all those toys that they WANT for Christmas this year.