Matthew's Journey
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Matthew's Journey

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What did Matthew invent for the playground?

  • A sandbox with a wheelchair ramp
  • A slide for children in wheelchairs
  • A climbing wall for children in wheelchairs
  • A swing that looks like a boat (correct)
  • What is Matthew's main goal for the playground?

  • To build a sandbox for children in wheelchairs
  • To install a slide for children in wheelchairs
  • To make it fun for all children (correct)
  • To create a climbing wall for children in wheelchairs
  • When did Matthew come up with the idea for The Dreamer swing?

  • When he was six years old (correct)
  • It doesn't say in the text
  • When he was a teenager
  • When he was an adult
  • What is the challenge that Matthew faced in creating The Dreamer swing?

    <p>Figuring out how to make playground equipment work with a wheelchair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Matthew do for the group that builds playgrounds?

    <p>He gives his time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the swing that Matthew invented for the playground?

    <p>The Dreamer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of The Dreamer swing?

    <p>It can hold two kids in wheelchairs and six other children at the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Matthew's role in the group that builds playgrounds?

    <p>He gives his time to the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the group that builds playgrounds?

    <p>To create playgrounds that are fun for all kids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Matthew to create The Dreamer swing?

    <p>He wanted some cool things for the playground that all children could use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Playgrounds and Inclusive Fun

    • Children enjoy playing and having fun in various ways, including running to empty swings and soaring to the sky.

    Matthew's Inclusive Playground Idea

    • Matthew, a teenager who uses a wheelchair, wanted to create cool playground features that all children could use, regardless of their abilities.
    • At the age of six, Matthew had an idea for a wheelchair-accessible swing called "The Dreamer," which resembles a big boat and can hold two kids in wheelchairs and six other children simultaneously.

    Creating Inclusive Playgrounds

    • Matthew's challenge was to modify traditional playground equipment to accommodate wheelchairs, ensuring all children could play together.
    • Matthew contributes to a group that builds playgrounds that cater to all kids, featuring standard swings and inclusive ones like The Dreamer.
    • These playgrounds replace traditional sandboxes with alternative play areas.

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    Discover the inspiring story of Matthew, a teenager who transformed playgrounds for children of all abilities. Take this quiz to learn about his journey and the cool things he created to make playtime inclusive for everyone.

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