Matthew is up!
Matthew wakes up with the sun. But he is the only one!
Engagement Questions for “Matthew is Up”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Matthew dreams about when he wakes up early?
- If you could plan a morning adventure like Matthew, what would you do?
- How would the story change if Matthew had a pet to join him in the morning?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Matthew feels being the first one awake?
- Have you ever felt excited to start the day like Matthew?
- What do you do when you feel lonely in the morning?
Nature & Science:
- What sounds do you hear when you wake up early in the morning?
- Why do you think the world is quieter in the early hours?
- What animals are usually active when the sun rises?
✍️ Written by: Nicole Copley
🎨 Illustrated by: Asanda Buthelezi
🎭 Designed by: Luke Ryan Hohls
📝 Edited by: Zanri Kritzinger
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Matthew is up! is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.
