January Reading Log (Free Printable)
Encourage kids to develop a love for reading with this fun and engaging January Reading Log! This snowflake-themed printable allows kids to color in a snowflake for every 20 minutes of reading, making it a motivating and interactive way to track their progress throughout the month.
The chilly days of January are perfect for curling up with a good book, and this January Reading Log makes it even more exciting for kids to track their reading time.
With a fun snowflake design, this printable encourages young readers to spend more time reading while enjoying the satisfaction of coloring in a snowflake for every 20 minutes they complete.
It’s perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or at-home use to keep kids motivated and engaged.
Check out some of our other great January worksheets like our Free Printable January Crossword and our January word scramble worksheet. And check out our January themes!
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Why You’ll Love This Printable
- A fun way to encourage daily reading habits.
- Motivates kids with a simple and rewarding visual tracker.
- Easy to use—just print and start reading!
- Perfect for both individual and group use.
Materials
- Printed January Reading Log: Download and print the PDF. You can grab the free printable at the bottom of this post.
- Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils: For coloring in the snowflakes.
The Printable
This January Reading Log features a page full of snowflakes, each representing 20 minutes of reading time.
Kids can color in a snowflake every time they hit the 20-minute mark, making it a fun and visual way to track their reading progress.
At the bottom, there’s a space for a parent signature to celebrate their achievements!
Instructions
Download and print the January Reading Log.
Encourage kids to set a daily reading goal (e.g., 20 minutes a day).
For every 20 minutes of reading completed, have them color in one snowflake on the log.
At the end of the month, review their progress and celebrate their achievements with a reward or recognition.
Optional: Pair this activity with a classroom or family reading challenge for extra motivation.
Top Tips
- Set a small reward for kids who complete their entire reading log by the end of the month.
- Use this as part of a classroom reading competition to inspire friendly motivation.
- Encourage kids to use different colors for each snowflake to make their log vibrant and unique.
- Display completed reading logs as a fun visual in classrooms or at home to showcase their accomplishments.
Educational Uses
Develops Reading Habits: Encourages kids to read daily and build a lifelong habit of reading.
Time Management: Teaches kids to allocate specific blocks of time to reading, helping them build self-discipline.
Visual Tracking: Provides a clear and satisfying way for kids to see their reading progress over the month.
Goal Setting: Helps kids set and achieve small, measurable reading goals.
Parent Involvement: With the parent signature line, it encourages families to engage in their child’s reading journey.
Seasonal Fun: Ties in perfectly with January’s wintery theme, making reading more exciting during the colder months.
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This January Reading Log is a simple yet effective way to keep kids excited about reading throughout the month.
Whether it’s used at home or in the classroom, kids will love coloring in snowflakes as they hit their reading milestones. Download it today and make reading an extra-special part of January!
