A reading log for kids that feels like their own bookshelf
Strew’s Bookshelf gives each child their own visual reading log. Keep track of books they want to read, what they’re reading now, and everything they’ve finished, all in one simple book tracker.
Kids read a lot of books. Remembering them all is the hard part.
Picture books, chapter books, library books, rereads and books they want next can quickly become difficult to keep track of. A simple kids reading log gives all of that reading a home without turning it into more paperwork.
Strew turns the reading log into a visual bookshelf: save books, move them through To Read, Reading and Read, and gradually build a record of your child’s reading.
- Books they loved six months ago are surprisingly easy to forget.
- Want-to-read lists end up scattered across notes, photos and library accounts.
- It can be difficult to remember what they are currently working through.
- Traditional reading logs can feel like another form or spreadsheet to maintain.
Try Reading Log for Kids:
Add a book, choose where it belongs, and watch the bookshelf grow
Strew’s Bookshelf is designed to make tracking children’s reading feel simple and useful rather than like extra admin.
Add a book
Add a book to your child’s bookshelf, including by scanning its barcode in Strew.
Choose its reading status
Save it under To Read, Reading or Read so you can instantly see where each book is.
Build their reading history
As books are finished, their bookshelf becomes a visual record of what they’ve read over time.
More than just a list of book titles
Use the Bookshelf as a reading list, a kids reading tracker, or a record of the books that have formed part of your child’s home education.
Build a To Read list
Save books your child spots at the library, receives as a recommendation, or wants to come back to later.
Keep track of current books
See which books are being read right now without trying to remember where they were written down.
Create a reading history
Every finished book adds to a growing record of your child’s reading, interests and learning.
A kids reading tracker they can actually enjoy looking at
Instead of another plain reading spreadsheet, Strew gives every child their own visual bookshelf that grows with them.
Build a visual reading log
Book covers sit together on your child’s bookshelf, making their reading history much easier to browse and remember.
Keep To Read, Reading and Read separate
Quickly see the books your child wants to read, what they are currently reading, and what they have already finished.
Keep the books that mattered
Mark favourite books so the stories and resources your child particularly enjoyed are easy to find again.
Link reading with activities
Books can be saved against learning activities, helping reading become part of the wider record of your child’s home education.
Made for families where books are part of everyday learning
Whether your child reads independently, listens to stories with you, works through piles of library books, or follows their interests from book to book, the Bookshelf gives you one place to keep track.
- Home educating families building a homeschool reading log.
- Parents looking for a simple reading tracker or book tracker for kids.
- Children who always have a growing list of books they want to read.
- Families who want a visual record of books without maintaining a spreadsheet.
How does the Bookshelf work in Strew?
Each child in Strew gets their own Bookshelf, with separate sections for books they want to read, books they are currently reading, and books they have finished.
Simply scan a book barcode, and choose To Read, Reading or Read. As your child works through their books, you can update their status and gradually build a visual reading history. Books can also be connected to activities inside Strew, so reading can form part of their wider learning record.
- Give each child their own visual bookshelf.
- Organise books into To Read, Reading and Read.
- See how many books your child has finished.
- Mark books as favourites & let kids record reading notes.
- Link books directly to learning activities in Strew.
Turn everyday reading into part of your learning record
Reading happens naturally in many home educating families, but it can easily disappear from the record. Keeping a simple homeschool reading log helps preserve those everyday learning moments and gives you a clearer picture of your child’s interests over time.
Want to build a fuller record? See: Evidence of learning in home education and Home education law (UK).
Related features
Bookshelf works alongside Strew’s activity logging and book scanning tools to make recording reading quick and easy.
Give their reading history a bookshelf of its own
Save what they want to read, keep track of what they’re reading, and build a visual record of every book they finish.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the reading log for kids.
What is a reading log for kids?
A reading log for kids is a simple way to keep track of the books a child wants to read, is currently reading, and has finished. Strew turns this into a visual bookshelf for each child.
Is Strew a kids reading log app?
Yes. Strew lets you create a visual reading log for each child, track books they want to read, are currently reading or have finished, and connect books to their wider home education record.
Can I use Strew as a homeschool reading log?
Yes. Strew can be used as a homeschool reading log to record books, track reading over time, and link books to learning activities as part of your child’s home education record.
Can Strew be used as a book tracker for kids?
Yes. Each child gets their own bookshelf where books can be organised into To Read, Reading and Read, making Strew a simple visual book tracker for kids.
What should I include in a child’s reading log?
A reading log can include the books your child has read, what they are reading now, books they want to read next, favourite books, and any related learning activities or notes you want to keep.