Chapters 1–3: Discuss initial impressions of Matty, Kira, and the Village.

Character Predictions: Discuss initial impressions of Matty, Seer, and Kira. Students write or draw their predictions of how these characters might change.

Village Map Creation: Students work on creating their own maps of the Village based on clues from the chapters. 

 Chapters 4–6: Discuss what students think happens at Trade Mart and what might be “traded.” Why does Matty sense something strange?

Design Your Own Trade Mart Item: Students design items with hidden “costs” or meanings, imagining items people might trade if they could attend a Trade Mart.

Ethics Debate: Present scenarios based on trading values and discuss what students might “trade” and why.

Students will play an interactive game to review chapters 1-6 of the book. 

 Chapters 7–9: Exploring the Forest: Discuss how Matty feels about the forest and why it’s becoming dangerous. How is the forest changing, and why do students think it’s dangerous?

Forest Model Project: Each student begins a mini “forest” at home with materials like paper or natural objects, adding details each week as the forest evolves.

Mystery Puzzle Game: Work together to solve “forest riddles” or clues that hint at what could be causing the forest to change. 

 Chapters 10–12: Discuss Matty’s special gift and its significance.

Design a Gift: Each student invents a unique gift for themselves and shares how it could benefit or harm their Village. They will also design a simple symbol to go along with their gift.

Gift Charades: Students act out their gifts while others try to guess them.

Students will play an interactive game to review the first half of the book.