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Maddi's Fridge - posted from Lorain, OH
I've seen this book recommended a couple of times for this lesson, and this version is beautifully done.
Wants and Needs - Miacademy Learning Channel - Youtube Video - posted from Bronx, NY
Such a great video for kids to understand Wants and Needs.
Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts - Read Aloud - posted from Bronx, NY
A great diverse read aloud option, explores the themes of generosity, friendship and the difference between needs and wants.
Maddi's Fridge - posted from Newnan, GA
Read aloud. Wonderful book illustrating the needs of some around us in a compassionate way.
Wants and needs for Community unit - posted from Spring Grove, IL
There are videos here of kids from other countries. At the end of this lesson, there is apart to talk about what other countries are like and I think this website may be a good place for videos of images of kids and what they have.
Needs and Wants printable reader for K-1 - posted from Kingwood, TX
Free trial for 14 days, nonfiction printable.
Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt - posted from Monument, CO
Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt is a good book to learn that there are people with needs in your own community.
Kids in Other Countries - posted from Upland, CA
Here's a great resource to see how kids live in other countries. Lots of videos
Poverty in America - posted from Oakland, CA
Activity 4 states that in America we are lucky because our needs are met. This is not really true, as there is a great deal of poverty in the U.S. We watched a couple of videos on poverty in America, and a couple on world poverty.
Lily learns about Wants and Needs By: Lisa Bullard - posted from Grovetown, GA
Lily learns a lesson about the differences between wants and needs when she is out shopping with her father.
Needs and Wants video - posted from TERREBONNE, OR
We found a "Needs and Wants" video on Brainpop Jr.
Access to medical attention - posted from Burlingame, CA
In our home, the basic needs consist of food (water is included), clothing, shelter, and access to medical attention. Discuss where all in the community medical attention can come from and all the different types of first responders. Discuss how in other countries if a child gets hurt, there are no doctors around to give them medicine. A segue discussion to traditional or homeopathic medicine is possible.