Free Matilda Worksheet for Kids

This free Matilda worksheet is a fun printable for kids who have just finished reading the book.

They’ll color the Matilda characters before matching each one to the correct name, making it an easy way to check story comprehension at home or in the classroom.

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Roald Dahl Matilda Printable

This one-page printable features seven illustrated characters from Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Kids use clues from the story to match each character to the correct name before coloring the worksheet.

Once they’ve matched the characters, they can color the worksheet, making it a fun follow-up activity after finishing the book or for Roald Dahl Day and World Book Day.

The character list includes Matilda, Miss Honey, Miss Trunchbull, Mr and Mrs Wormwood, Lavender, and Bruce Bogtrotter, plus a few extra names to make the matching activity more challenging.

How to use this Matilda Worksheet

This printable is designed to be used after reading Matilda and works well as a quick reading comprehension activity. Children match each illustrated character to the correct name using clues from the story, then color the worksheet once they’ve finished.

You can use it:

• After finishing the book as a simple comprehension check.
• As an independent literacy activity.
• As a fun coloring page once the matching is complete.
• In pairs or small groups to encourage discussion.
• During Roald Dahl Day or World Book Day.

More Roald Dahl Activities

Looking for more Roald Dahl printables? These activities pair well with this worksheet and are perfect for extending your book study.

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters worksheet – another fun character matching activity based on one of Roald Dahl’s most popular books.
• Matilda word search – reinforce key characters and vocabulary from the story with a simple printable word puzzle.
• Roald Dahl bookmarks – printable bookmarks featuring favorite characters and memorable quotes to encourage more reading.
• Roald Dahl memory game – a printable matching game with characters from several of Roald Dahl’s best-loved books that’s perfect for building memory and observation skills.

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Last Updated on 2 July 2026 by Clare Brown