SSYRA JR. Book Titles & Activity Choice Board (K-2)
After you read each book from the 26-27 SSYRA Jr. list, choose an activity to share what you know about the story! Please complete these projects independently at home show your understanding of the text!
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover by Linda Bailey
Bored Panda by Mike Bender
There's Something Odd About the Babysitter by Elayne Crain
Oh Deer by Phaea Crede
The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz
Zombie and Brain Are Friends by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall
No More Gnomes by Beth Mills
Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
Anonymoose by Shawna J. C. Tenney
Box Tales: Grow Strawberries Grow! by James Burks
Fairy Scout Friends: No rain, No Rainbows by Hannah Fay
The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route by Debbie Fong
Katrina Hyena, Stand Up Comedian by Sohie Kohn
Max, a Little Axolotl by Joey Spiotto
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: You may choose any activity from any of the categories.
2nd Grade: Choose activities from all 4 of the categories, at least 5 of your choices should include a writing component.
Categories: Create, Write, Perform, and Share
CREATE
NEW BOOK COVER :Draw and color a new cover for the book. Include the title, author, and a picture that shows something important from the story.
CHARACTER TRADING CARD: Draw a picture of a character on the front of a trading card and write and draw three things about them on the back.
MINI POSTER: Make a poster with the title, author, and a picture of the most exciting part of the story. Add two to three sentences to tell why it's important.
WRITE
FAVORITE PART: Write (or dictate to a helper) a few sentences about your favorite part of the story. Add a picture to show it!
LETTER TO A CHARACTER: Write a short letter to one character. Tell them what you liked about them or ask them some questions.
CHARACTER LIST: Write the names of the main characters and one describing word for each (e.g., “Brave,” “Funny,” “Kind”). Add a drawing of your favorite character.
PERFORM
SCENE SCRIPT & DRAWING: Write (or dictate) a few lines of a favorite scene and draw a picture of it.
BOOK TALK RECORDING SHEET: Complete a simple “Book Talk” page where you draw the cover, list the characters, and write/draw why other kids should read it.
PUPPET & SCRIPT: Make a simple paper-bag or stick puppet of a character. Write (or dictate) 2–3 lines the puppet might say in the story. Turn in the puppet and script.
SHARE
STORY MAP: Draw a beginning, middle, and end chart. Add pictures (and words if you can) to show what happened.
TIMELINE: Put the main events of the story in order using pictures and labels.
BOOK REVIEW CARD: On an index card or half-sheet, write the book title, draw a picture, and give it a star rating (1–5 stars). Write one reason why others should read it.
Sunshine State Jr. Activity Choice Board
