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What Do We Need?

Needs and Wants

Day 136of 180
Week 28of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify basic human needs

2

Understand that God provides for our needs

3

Recognize the difference between needs and wants

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 6:31-32

“"Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."”

— Matthew 6:31-32 (WEB)

God understands and provides for our basic needs

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture cards
  • Sorting mat
  • Colored markers
  • Large poster paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Ask them to share what they need to live.

💭 Review Question: What makes something a 'need'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain the concept of basic human needs: food, water, shelter, clothing, and love.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Needs are things we must have to survive
  • God created us and knows exactly what we need
  • Our needs are different from wants
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is one thing you need every day?
  • How does God help us get what we need?
3Activity: Need Detective (5 min)
hands-on sorting

Sort picture cards into 'needs' and 'wants' categories

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out picture cards
  2. Identify if each item is a need or want
  3. Place in correct sorting mat column
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps sort cards

Challenge: Students explain why each item is a need or want

4Closing (2 min)

Recap what we learned about needs

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are the main things we need?
  • Who provides for our needs?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us everything we need. Help us be grateful for Your care.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about wants!

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 4:19

“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions mimicking giving and receiving

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding needs helps children appreciate God's provision

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real-life examples
  • Encourage gratitude for basic needs
  • Distinguish needs from wants gently
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might confuse wants with needs

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding that needs are essential for survival

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of things you need
  • Make a thankfulness journal about daily needs
  • Act out scenarios showing different needs

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