Free Printable Summer Reading Log to Encourage Reading

We all know just how important reading during the summer months is for kids to avoid the summer slide. And to help you encourage your kiddo to read this summer, I’ve created this free printable summer reading log. 

This free summer reading log is the perfect way to get your kids excited about reading over summer. 

This allows kids to see their reading progress, and get a jolt of satisfaction seeing their growing list of books. 

While kids may have reading built into their day during the school year, as parents we have to be more intentional about creating a reading habit over summer vacation.  

So if you want to encourage your kids to read this summer and help them develop a love of reading, you can download this cute free printable summer reading log for kids.

Click the button at the bottom of this post to grab the summer reading chart .

FREE PRINTABLE SUMMER READING LOG FOR KIDS

This summer reading log PDF is perfect for elementary schoolers or middle schoolers. Shoot, you could also use it for a high schooler if they’re not too cool for the fun graphics. 

(Honestly, I would use this reading log for myself.)

It has a place to keep track of the books your child has read as well as:

• the date finished
• the title of the book 
• number of pages in the book
• the kid’s rating of the book

I love the rating column because it encourages kids to find out what kinds of books they really love so they can pursue specific authors or genres. 

the Best Summer Schedule for Kids + Free Printable Bundle

SUMMER READING LISTS FOR KIDS

And if you’re looking for great book ideas for kids, check out these great summer reading lists below. These book lists are divided by age/reading level to help you discover some fun new books for your child. 

>>> Summer Picture Books for Pre-Readers

>>> 1st Grade Summer Reading List (for kids aged 6-7)

>>> 2nd Grade Summer Reading List (kids aged 7-8)

>>> 3rd Grade Summer Reading List (kids aged 8-9)

>>> 4th Grade Summer Reading List (kids aged 9-10)

>>> 5th Grade Summer Reading List (kids aged 10-11)

>>> 6th Grade Summer Reading List (kids aged 11-12)

>>> Middle School Summer Reading Lists

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE READING THIS SUMMER

1. Be a reading role model: If kids see you reading, they’ll be more likely to follow your example. 

2. Variety & Choice: Providing lots of reading options and then allowing your child the choice of what to read will promote a reading habit. 

3. Hit up your local library: Add weekly trips to your library to get out of the house for a fun outing and refresh your supply of books for free. This could especially be helpful for reluctant readers by giving them a fun experience related to books. 

Additionally, the children’s librarian could be an incredibly resources for finding the right books to get your kiddo excited about reading. Plus, you have access to the nest book selection around. 

4. Build reading into your daily summer routine: Schedule time each day for quiet time for everyone to read (or be read to). Not only will this get your kids (and you) reading this summer, but it will start to build a reading habit in your home. 

>>> Build reading into your summer schedule with this free Summer Schedule for Kids and this Summer Routine Chart for kids. 

5. Track reading: This is where the summer reading log come in!

6. Get Cozy: Make sure there are comfy places for kids to read. Personally, we got CordaRoy bean bags for each one of our kids and it’s been one of the best ways to get our kids reading. They all love to snuggle up in their bean bag and read for ages. 

OTHER FREE SUMMER PRINTABLES YOU MAY LIKE

If you’re looking for other free printable summer resources to help you organize your school-free days and weeks with your kids, you’re in luck.

I find that charts and checklists can be a huge help when it comes to keeping organized and on a great daily routine. 

I’ve got a number of summer printables for kids that are the perfect way for you to stay organized and on a schedule this summer. 

Plus, they match this summer reading log printable. 

The Best Summer Schedule for Kids + Free Printable Bundle

This is perfect if you’re looking to build a summer schedule that gives you enough structure so your kids stay busy and you stay sane. Plus, get ideas for fun summer activities for kids. 

Free Summer Chore Chart to Keep Kids Busy & Mom Happy

These printables are great to create some summer routines and get your helping out with chores this summer. 

THE SUMMER READING BUNDLE

If you’re looking for more fun things to spice up summer reading, you can also check out The Summer Reading Bundle in my shop. 

It has everything you need to create a reading program in your home over summer break, including:

• Incremental Reading Chart: This chart has 100 boxes that track reading progress. 
• Summer Reading Tracker Charts: These charts keep track of the number of books your child has read and come in increments of 25, 50, & 100 books. Pick the one that works best for your child’s reading goals. 
• Reading Wish List: These lists are for you or you child to write down books that you’d like to read this summer. 
• Summer Reading Goal Sheet: This goal setting sheet walks your child through creating summer reading goals and making a plan to accomplish them.
• Summer Book Report: This book report worksheet gives you an easy template for your child to complete a book report. (This is great if you’re working on academics over summer.)
• Reading Reward Tickets: Want to create a reward system to encourage reading? Use these tickets as rewards for hitting daily reading goals, finishing books, completing book reports, or making reading progress in any way you choose etc. 

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE SUMMER READING BUNDLE

DOWNLOAD THE SUMMER READING LOG PDF

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