Year 1-3 Book Week Activity Choices
Here are the suggested activities for the week;
All of the activities can be done in English, Mandarin, or your home language;
Share what you've been doing by posting on the Padlet link below or click here. Remember to put your name and class.
Become a KJS Buddy Reader!
Record yourself reading your favourite story or poem in English, Mandarin or mother tongue (home language). Email to library@kjs.edu.hk and we'll post it here.
Listen to a World Book Day Audiobook
Celebrate Book Week by listening to an audiobook. Click here World Book Day audiobooks available until March 31st.
Get caught reading!
Get caught reading during Book Month in an unusual pose. Free Book awarded to the most creative one selected by the Library Team.
Post your pictures on Padlet.
KJS Book Scavenger Hunt
Years 1-2s! How well do you know the library? Try our KJS Book Scavenger Hunt.
KJS Book Scavenger Hunt
Year 3s! How well do you know the library? Try our KJS Book Scavenger Hunt.
KJS Authors Online
If you've written a story that you want to share, ask your parents to email library@kjs.edu.hk and we'll add it here. Read through our library of other student work.
KJS #BookTok
Give us your book recommendation
Record a video about your favourite book from our Library, Wheelers or EPIC. Remember to tell us your name and class.
Email your video to library@kjs.edu.hk or post to Padlet.
Book Character Drawing
Who is your favourite fairytale or folktale character? Tell us their name and draw a picture of them. Click here for an example.
Post your drawings here on Padlet.
What's your fondest memory of KJS?
Share with us a photo or video of yourself at KJS. Tell us why it's your favourite memory and we'll post it on our KJS History and Alumni page. Email library@kjs.edu.hk.
Remember to let us know when the photo/video was taken.
Design a KJS bookmark
Create a KJS bookmark that others can download on KJS Virtual library. Click here to get some ideas. Use Canva or get a physical bookmark from the library.
Email your book marks to library@kjs.edu.hk or pass it to the library team.
Bookexercise
Can you think of some interesting exercise routines using books? Record yourself and send them to us at library@kjs.edu.hk or post on Padlet.
KJS Reading Star Activities
Click here and play the game over the week. Tick off each item you've done and print off the certificate when done. Take a picture and share with us on Padlet.
Custom Comics
Make comics or mini-books based on your favourite book. Share your comics with us at library@kjs.edu.hk and we'll post them here.
Create a shoebox diorama
Create a diorama of a favourite scene of a book. You can use objects from home with recycled materials.
Post your pictures on Padlet and share them with us.
Act a Book
Record yourself acting out the favourite scene of a book. Let others guess and we will have a book reveal on March 31st. Send us your recordings to library@kjs.edu.hk.
Happy Holi!
Holi, also called the Festival of Colours, is a Hindu festival marking the start of Spring. Celebrate this special day on March 8th and read these suggested books on EPIC or borrow a Holi book from the library.
Happy Math Pi Day!
Watch this video and find out what is Math Pi Day. Celebrate this special day on March 14th and read these suggested books on EPIC or borrow a math book from the library.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday celebrated on March 17th. Read how this festival is celebrated, its connection with green, shamrocks and leprechauns, with these suggested books on EPIC or borrow a book from the library.
Learn to draw from an author
Learn to draw from some of your favourite authors like Dav Pilkey, Mo Willems, and other authors. Share your drawing with us on Padlet. Remember to put your name and class.
Click here to see author videos.
Redesign a book cover
Post your new books covers on Padlet.
Lego/Building Block Book Maker
Build your imaginary book scenes with Lego/Building Block. Read this book on EPIC.
Click here for some ideas. You can try recording them on Puppet Pals or Book Creator.
Share your creations with us on Padlet or email library@kjs.edu.hk.
Book Crafts
Here are some craft ideas based on some of your favourite picture books. Make one and post the picture on Padlet.
Books to Eat
Make book theme cookies, cake, or food box.
See some examples here: Gruffalo recipe and Pinterest for some ideas.
Take photos of your creations and share them here on Padlet. Remember to include your name and class.
Have a Booknic
Invite your sibling, caretaker, parent, or pet to a Booknic. Lay out a blanket on the ground and read together. Show us your booknic picture here on Padlet.
Take a Selfie
Take a photo of yourself with your favourite book and share it with us.
Add your photos here on Padlet.