A Reading Log for Kids That Actually Gets Used
Download a free printable reading log, or skip the paper and track every book in two taps with the Readloops reading log app.
PDF · Letter size · Print at home or share with a teacher
Free Printable Reading Log
A simple, classroom-friendly reading log template. Eighteen rows for the date, book title, author, minutes read, who read, and a rating. Designed for kids, parents, teachers, and summer reading challenges.
- Letter-size PDF, prints cleanly in color or black & white
- No email signup required
- Reusable — print as many copies as you need
Or Skip the Paper — Use the Reading Log App
Paper reading logs work until the page fills up, the marker dies, or the backpack eats it. Readloops is a digital reading log built for real family life.
Log a book in 2 taps
Open the app, tap the book, tap "Log read." No spreadsheets, no rewriting, no lost paper logs.
Share with caregivers
Invite a partner, grandparent, or nanny so every read at every house lands in the same reading log.
Export for school
Generate a PDF reading log for school reading programs, summer challenges, or parent-teacher meetings.
See real progress
Charts and totals show how often your child reads and which books they come back to most.
Reading Log FAQs
What is a reading log?
A reading log is a record of the books a reader has finished or read together with someone. For kids, parents usually note the date, the book title, and sometimes how long they read or how the child rated the book. Reading logs are commonly used for school reading programs, summer reading challenges, and personal goals.
Is the printable reading log really free?
Yes. The Readloops printable reading log is a free PDF download. You can print it, photocopy it, and share it with classrooms or family members at no cost.
What is the best reading log app for kids?
Readloops is a digital reading log built specifically for families. It takes two taps to log a book, supports multiple children, lets caregivers contribute, and exports a clean PDF for school. It is free to start and works on any phone, tablet, or computer.
How is a digital reading log better than a paper one?
A digital reading log is always with you, never gets lost in a backpack, totals automatically, and can be shared with co-parents or teachers instantly. Paper logs are great for younger kids who love to write, but most families switch to a digital reading log once their child reads more than a few books a week.