This free printable reading log for kids makes it easy to track daily reading for school or summer. Kids write the date, book title, minutes and pages, and a grown-up initials each entry. Two bonus pages add a 30-day reading challenge and a book review.
Three Reading Pages in One PDF
| Page | What it is | How kids use it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading log | 16 rows for date, book title, minutes, pages and initials, plus a reading goal line |
| 2 | 30-day reading challenge | Color one book for every day of reading and write the minutes inside |
| 3 | Book review | Title, author, favorite character and part, a 5-star rating and a drawing box |
Why Use a Reading Log?
- Builds a daily habit: seeing a row filled in each day keeps kids reading.
- Shows progress: adding up the minutes at the end of the month feels like a real achievement.
- Meets school requirements: many teachers ask for a signed log every week.
- Starts conversations: the book review page gets kids talking about what they read.
Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Set a small daily goal, such as 15 or 20 minutes, and write it on the “Reading goal” line.
- Count every kind of reading: picture books, chapter books, comics, magazines and reading aloud together.
- Celebrate a full month of the 30-day challenge with a trip to the library or bookstore.
- Keep the log next to the books, so it is easy to fill in right after reading.
Best Ages
The reading log works for children from kindergarten to about 5th grade. Younger kids can draw the book cover or have a grown-up write the title, while older kids fill it in on their own.
Print at 100% on US Letter paper. Print a new log page each month. Free for home and classroom use.
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