Digital Resource

Needs and Wants

$2.00

A printable social story for the store, when they want something that is not a need. Read it together when everyone is calm, then keep the shopping card nearby. The kit includes a

Instant digital download — access arrives by email after checkout.

Simple home printing instructions included.

Designed with calm contrast, clear spacing, and flexible use in mind.

Practical details

Everything you need to begin gently.

Download, print if needed, and use what fits your child and your day. Each resource is a support—not a scorecard.

About this product

A printable social story for the store, when they want something that is not a need. Read it together when everyone is calm, then keep the shopping card nearby.

The kit includes a two-minute grown-up setup, a 10-page story, and a one-page plan: pause, ask if it is a need or a want, put needs first, and wait or save. Wanting something is okay, and they can still get you if they need food or medicine, or the store feels too much.

You only need a PDF reader such as Preview, Adobe Acrobat Reader, or a modern web browser. Unless noted on the product, files are not editable in Canva or other design software.

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