January Reading Goal Worksheet (Free PDF)

A simple January goal template that restarts reading practice after the holidays without adding pressure.

What’s inside

• An instructions page: start smaller than before the break, and pick one countable target.
• A template page: practice length, this month's target, the part your child chose, and daily check boxes.

How to use it

1. Agree on a practice length shorter than before the break.
2. Pick one countable target ("read 10 short books"), not "read more".
3. Let your child choose one part of the plan.
4. Tick each day; review at the end of the month.

Watch out for

• A target like "read more" can't be checked off — make it a number ("10 short books") so progress is visible.
• Starting with a longer practice time than before the break usually fails by week two; start shorter and add minutes later.
• Let your child choose one part of the plan — ownership keeps it going longer than any reward.

Who it’s for

Families with 5–9-year-olds in January.

Where it fits: Stage 2 — The Rest of the Alphabet

Goes well with

• The 5-Minute Daily Phonics Routine That Beats 30-Minute Sessions