The Market Game

With pretend coins, children "shop" and sort each item into need vs want.

🎮 Try it yourself

QubtanNeed or Want?

Some things we NEED. Some we just WANT. Tap the right basket!

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Bread

Then run it for real — here’s the guide:

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Step 1 of 4

Get ready

Inquiry-based · 20 min

💫 The big idea
Not everything I want is something I need.

You’ll need:

  • Play coins, item cards (bread, toy, water, candy, shoes)
For this age
At this age, hand over real responsibility: let them run a step without you, ask "should we?" beside "can we?", and be visibly persuadable when they argue well.
🃏 Open the card decks (play or print)
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