Home–school reading record — free printable reading diary

A home–school reading record (or reading diary) is a simple but valuable tool that travels between school and home with a child's reading book. It serves a few purposes: it keeps a log of what the child has read and when, which helps both teacher and parents track regular reading; and it creates a two-way communication channel, where parents can note how reading went at home (words their child found tricky, books they loved, any concerns) and teachers can respond and share guidance. This home–school partnership matters because regular reading at home — little and often — is one of the biggest factors in children's reading progress, and the record gently encourages and tracks that habit while keeping everyone informed. To get the most from it: focus comments on encouragement and the child's engagement rather than just ticking boxes, and remember the goal is to nurture a love of reading, not just to log pages. For families, the most powerful things are reading regularly, talking about the story together (not just sounding out words), keeping it positive and pressure-free, and sharing the joy of books — reading for pleasure is what builds lifelong readers. The record simply helps keep that shared effort visible and connected.

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