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Printable Reading Log for Kids

A home reading log for school: each row records one reading session with the date, the book, the minutes read, a star rating and a box for a parent's initials. Write the month and the reading goal at the top.

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What you can customize

  • Rows
  • Minutes instead of pages
  • Parent initials

Works well in

All page sizes, from Passport to A4

Try it in another style

Start from a preset

  • Monthly reading log, US Letter 15 rows with minutes, stars and parent initials. Open in the maker →
  • Daily reading log, 25 rows, US Letter Enough rows for a reading session almost every day of the month. Open in the maker →
  • Pages read, big rows, US Letter 8 tall rows counting pages instead of minutes, for early readers. Open in the maker →
  • Reading log booklet, A5 A small reading record to keep in the book bag. Open in the maker →

What’s on the reading log

  • Name line in the header, Reading goal and Month fields.
  • Table with date, title, minutes or pages, a rating of three stars and parent initials (optional).
  • Shaded alternate rows to keep each session on its line.

In the maker set Rows, Minutes instead of pages and Parent initials. A bright theme makes the page more inviting for children. Free, no sign-up.

Printing the reading log

  1. Use the Letter or A4 preset and Download PDF → Reading order. Print one page per month.
  2. For a booklet, choose A5 and Print-ready booklet, then print double-sided, fold and staple.
  3. Print at 100% (Actual size).

Free sample PDFs

Print at 100% (actual size). Made with the same engine as the maker, so the spacing is exact.

  • Reading Log for Kids, US Letter (1 page) PDF ↓
  • Reading Log for Kids, A4 (1 page) PDF ↓

Frequently asked questions

How do kids fill in a reading log?

After each reading session, write the date, the book title and how many minutes they read, then color one to three stars to show how much they liked it. A parent checks it and writes their initials.

Can it count pages instead of minutes?

Yes. Turn off Minutes instead of pages and the column is headed Pages. Many teachers ask for minutes in the early grades and pages later on.

How many rows does a page have?

From 8 to 25. Fifteen rows suit a typical monthly log of three or four sessions a week; 25 rows cover nearly every day.

Can teachers print a set for the class?

Yes. Set the page count to cover the school year or the number of students and print one PDF. Remove the parent column if the log stays at school.

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