Do you have a child that struggles with reading and could use some encouragement? Kids begin to get excited about reading when they can track and see the progress they are making by using a printable reading log or chart.
Three of my four children struggled with reading. Two of them hated reading, and it made them cry. It was such a chore and something they dreaded each day. This is so difficult for a homeschooling mama to deal with, especially one who is an avid reader with a bookshelf in every room!
Get your kids excited about reading
Help your kids get into some good reading habits by tracking what they are reading on their free time or in school. This is a great way to get through a book list you want them to read.
Each day that they read they can track it on a daily reading log. When they begin to see how much they are reading they can set a reading goal and reading challenges for themselves. Then it becomes sort of a self competition. You may also begin to see your kids challenging each other to read more.
In order to get my reluctant readers excited about reading, I went on the hunt for fun things to encourage them. This is where reading logs and charts come in handy.
Most children enjoy filling in their own personal chart because they can visually see the progress they are making. For a child that is struggling, we pick a reward and once they have filled in their log completely they will receive that reward. This is a fun way to encourage weekly reading.
You will be surprised at how quickly they begin to enjoy books when they have a goal they are working hard to achieve. They may even begin to find some of their favorite books.
For children who seem reluctant to read, you can check for reading readiness before you start.
Reading Logs and Charts
Here is a great list of reading logs and charts your kids can choose from. This is an easy way to keep track of the books they are reading and enhance their reading experience. Best of all, these are all free.
Free Reading Logs
Reading Log to Color In – This free printable reading log mentions that it is a summer reading log. It has books that you color in as you complete a book you color one in on the page.
Star Wars Themed Reading Log – This free printable reading log will delight any Star Wars fan.
Barking for Books Paw Print Reading Log – If you have an animal lover they are going to enjoy this reading log where they mark off each paw print and keep track of the number of minutes they have read.
Monthly Reading Logs – This printable pack has a monthly reading log for each month in the year. They are neatly labeled for your kids to store in a binder or portfolio.
Lego Minifigure Reading Log to Color – Every time your child reads a book they get to color in a mini figure on their sheet. Each mini figure represents a book. This is a fun way to keep track of the number of books they have read.
20 Hour Cat in the Hat Reading Log – Challenge your kids to read for 20 hours with this log. It also comes with printable certficates.
Fairy Themed Reading Log – This another cute reading log with fairies and a fairy house cover page.
Ponies Themed Reading Logs – Very pretty pony log for your kids to keep track of the book title, author and when it was read.
Frozen Library Reading Logs – These are library book log printables to keep track of the library books you are reading in a fun, Frozen theme.
Princess Themed Reading Logs – There are some popular princesses on these themed pages.
Free Reading Charts
Super Heroes Reading Charts & Bookmarks – Kids that love super heroes will be excited for these printable pages of super hero themed bookmarks and reading log printables.
Dinosaur Reading Charts – Cute dinosaur themed reading charts and logs.
Farm Themed Reading Charts – Fun farm themed printable reading charts.
Ocean Themed Reading Charts – An ocean theme is perfect for summer reading.
Instant Download: Free Reading Tracker Pack
You will find a fun reading log book tracker, bookmarks to color, and a reward chart all as an instant download in this Free Reading Tracker Pack.
Free Printable Bookmarks
Bookmarks are like pencils in my house, we can never have enough of them and they are always getting lost. I like to keep them in a drawer and hand out new ones from time to time. My girls enjoy picking out their own bookmarks and choosing themes and styles that are special to them.
Animal Themed Bookmarks
Owl Bookmark – Cute owl bookmarks in different colors to choose from.
Woodland Friends Bookmark – I think these are some of the cutest customizable bookmarks I have found. There are many different woodland animals to choose from, and the template is editable for your child’s name.
Cat Bookmarks – These bookmarks have sweet illustrations of a cat with cat ears that will poke up out of the top of your book.
Fox Bookmark -Pretty forest fox bookmark printable.
Print and Fold Origami Animal Bookmarks – Learn how to make DIY origami animals that double as a bookmark.
Bookmarks to Color and Decorate
Color the Little Monster Bookmarks
Print and Color Bookmarks – Fun doodle style bookmarks to color with markers or gel pens.
Farm Animal Bookmarks – Adorable farm animal bookmarks to color.
Space Bookmarks to Color and Reading Log – Space themed color your own, with matching reading logs.
Bugs and Butterflies Bookmarks – My butterfly loving daughter really enjoys these bookmarks.
Color Your Own Printable Book Marks – Cute Lua themed bookmarks with reading quotes to color.
Character Themed Bookmarks
Dr. Seuss Inspired Bookmarks – Adorable Dr. Seuss bookmarks with reading logs to match.
Despicable Me Minion Bookmark – Fun minion themed bookmarks.
Lego Movie Bookmark – If your kids love Emmett and WyldStyle from the LEGO movie they will enjoy these fun bookmarks.
Tangled Bookmarks – Printable Tangled movie cartoon style bookmarks.
Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks – These will be a hit with Star Wars fans. They have characters and quotes from the movies on them.
Clifford the Big Red Dog Bookmarks – Everyone’s favorite big red dog is highlighted on these cute bookmarks.
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Sarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (one who is a homeschool graduate)! She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for almost 20 years.. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and says she can only do it by the Grace of God, and Coffee!
