Wants and Needs in Kindergarten

Hi everyone!

I’m currently teaching a lesson on the difference between wants and needs to young learners, and I’m looking for creative ways to integrate technology into this social-emotional and financial literacy concept.

In my classroom, students are beginning to identify and categorize items as “wants” or “needs” and then create simple visual projects. I’m curious to hear how others might use iPads, Clips, Keynote, or other Apple tools to make this concept more interactive and meaningful. For example:

• How do you help students reflect on their personal choices while learning the difference between wants and needs?
• What apps or digital storytelling tools have worked well for teaching this concept?
• Are there ideas for combining social-emotional learning with creative projects to deepen understanding?

I’d love to share resources and ideas, and learn from the community about how you’ve used Apple technology to make these lessons engaging and hands-on!