Free Printable Weekly Reading Log for Kids (PDF)

Most schools send home some version of a reading log. Read 20 minutes a night, get it signed, turn it in Friday.

This free printable weekly reading log makes that painless. One page covers the whole week — Monday through Friday plus a weekend row. Book title, minutes read, star rating, a quick notes line, and a parent signature at the bottom. 📚

If you also want to track the daily reading habit across a full month, pair this with the monthly reading log — kids color one icon for every day they read. This one handles the weekly details; that one handles the monthly streak.

For Summer Reading

This log works year-round — but if you want something specifically designed for summer break, grab the free summer reading log too. It has space for 20 books with title, author, pages, rating, and date finished. Perfect companion to this weekly tracker.

And if your kids are into challenges, the summer reading bingo card pairs great with both. Each square has a different reading challenge — read outside, read a book with an animal, read with a flashlight. 🔦

What’s Included

The free download includes:

• Daily rows for Monday through Friday plus a Weekend row
• Columns for book title, minutes read, 5-star rating, and a notes or reflection field
• A feelings indicator — how did the book make you feel? 😊
• A weekly reading goal tracker at the top of the page
• A parent signature line at the bottom
• Undated format — print the same sheet every week, all year
• 8.5 x 11 landscape format, PDF and Canva template

One sheet per week. Print and go.

How to Use It

1. Print one sheet at the start of each week
2. Write your reading goal at the top (example: Read 100 minutes this week)
3. Fill in a row after reading each day — title, minutes, star rating, and a quick note
4. Use the feelings indicator to mark how the book made you feel
5. Get a parent or guardian to sign at the bottom at the end of the week
6. Turn it in to your teacher or file it in your reading folder

Pro Tip: Fill it in right after reading — while the book is still in your hands. Takes 30 seconds. Way better than trying to remember on Friday night.

For School: Meeting Reading Homework Requirements

Most elementary schools require 20 minutes of reading per night. This log makes it easy to show your work. Every row has a minutes column, the parent signature line is already there, and the whole thing fits on one page.

How to use it for school reading homework:

• Print a fresh sheet every Monday
• Fill it in each night right after reading
• Get a parent or guardian to sign on Friday
• Turn it in with your weekly folder

No scrambling to remember what you read on Wednesday. It’s already written down.

For Home: Building a Daily Reading Habit

Even if your school doesn’t require a reading log, tracking minutes helps kids see their own progress. A kid who reads 20 minutes a day logs over 120 hours of reading by June. That adds up to a lot of books.

Some families use the log to tie reading to screen time — 20 minutes of reading earns 20 minutes of games. Totally judgment-free zone here. Whatever works. 😄 Pair it with the monthly reading log to give kids a visual streak they can color in — that combo is really effective for building the daily habit.

Tips for Getting Kids to Actually Use It

The log is easy. The habit is the hard part. These actually help:

• Keep it visible. On the kitchen counter or nightstand — wherever reading happens. Out of sight = out of mind.
• Fill it in right after reading. Don’t leave it for later. 30 seconds while the book is still in their hands.
• Don’t skip weekends. That weekend row is there for a reason. Two more days of reading adds up.
• Celebrate the totals. Add up the week’s minutes on Friday. Say the number out loud. “You read 142 minutes this week!” lands differently than you’d think. 🎉
• Let them own it. Stickers, colored pens, their own style. The more it’s theirs, the more they’ll use it.

What Makes This Weekly Reading Log Different

A lot of reading logs just have lines for title and minutes. This one has a few extras that actually matter:

• Feelings indicator. How did the book make you feel? Excited, bored, curious, sad? This tiny field sparks real conversations about what kids are reading.
• Weekly goal tracker. Write your goal at the top, track your progress, see if you hit it. That feedback loop is genuinely motivating.
• Weekend row. Most reading logs only cover Monday through Friday. Two weekend days of reading make a real difference over a school year.
• Undated format. Print the same sheet every week without reprinting a dated version. Less prep, works all year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a weekly reading log?

A weekly reading log is a tracking sheet where kids record what they read and for how long each day of the week. It’s commonly used for school reading homework that requires a parent or guardian signature at the end of the week.

How many minutes should kids read per day?

Most elementary schools recommend 20 minutes per day. Middle school is typically 30 minutes. Summer reading is more flexible — whatever keeps the habit going without turning it into a battle.

Is this reading log free?

Yes. Free PDF and Canva template, no email required. Click the download button above.

Can I use this in my classroom?

Absolutely. Print a class set every Monday, or have students print their own at home. Works great for independent reading programs and take-home accountability. For a monthly overview to send home alongside it, grab the monthly reading log — students track their daily reading habit at home and return the completed page at month’s end.

What’s the difference between a weekly and monthly reading log?

A weekly reading log tracks day-by-day reading — useful for school homework and building a daily habit. A monthly reading log tracks daily reading consistency over 30 days using colorable icons. Both are free here — grab both for full coverage.

Does this work for summer reading?

It works year-round! For a summer-specific format, also grab the free printable summer reading log — it tracks each book individually with title, author, pages, and rating for a full summer of reading.

More Free Reading Printables

Looking for more reading tools?

• Free Printable Monthly Reading Log — track daily reading consistency with colorable icons, all 12 months
• Free Printable Summer Reading Log — log every book over summer break, grades K-8
• Summer Reading Bingo — turn summer reading into a challenge with a printable bingo card

Happy reading! Grab the weekly log above and start this week. 📚

This weekly reading log free printable keeps books, minutes, ratings, and goals in one simple routine for home or school. For more printable support, visit our education page.