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.
