Looking for a Fresh Way to Motivate Your Readers? Try our Reading Logs Bookmark Challenges! This engaging alternative to traditional reading logs includes 140 fun bookmark challenges and editable reading certificates. Perfect for keeping students motivated all year long, even during breaks. These challenges integrate seamlessly with any reading curriculum, read-aloud, or novel study. Ready to see how it works?
See below for more details to transform your reading routine!
Reading Logs Bookmark Challenges: A Fun Alternative with Editable Reading Certificates
Tired of Traditional Reading Logs? Try Our Reading Logs Bookmark Challenges!
Say goodbye to reading logs and hello to engaging bookmark challenges with editable reading certificates! This fun alternative keeps students excited to read all year long, even during holidays and summer breaks. With 140 bookmark challenges, this bundle is the perfect addition to any reading curriculum, read-aloud, or novel study.
Why Bookmark Challenges Work:
Boosts Motivation: Keeps students eager to read.
Practical Use: Bookmarks are less likely to be lost since they’re used while reading.
Track Progress: Certificates help monitor reading achievements.
Year-Round Fun: Great for the school year and summer reading.
How It Works: Every 9 weeks, students receive 35 new challenges. As they complete each reading task, they color in their bookmarks.
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This Reading Logs Bookmark Challenges bundle contains:
140 Reading Challenges for the ENTIRE school year (a total of 39 Bookmarks)
12 Editable Awards / Reading Certificates
4 Signs that say “Are You Up For a Reading Challenge?” for each season: Summer, Winter, Spring, & Fall
BONUS—Encourage students to explore different genres with 3 Literary Genres Reading Challenge Bookmarks—available ONLY in this bundle!
Editable & Ready-to-Print Tracking Charts for Teachers & Students to Know Which Bookmarks Have Been Completed
I recommend using these bookmarks for 2nd-8th grade students.
70 reviews for Reading Logs Bookmark Challenges: A Fun Alternative with Editable Reading Certificates
Rated 5 out of 5
Julene Hoffman –
I am using these with my second graders to encourage reading for fun and enjoyment at home – they love them!
Rated 5 out of 5
Tiffany F. –
Thank you for creating a new way to showcase the amount students are reading. I love it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Brianna L. –
I had students glue these in their planners (instead of a loose bookmark) and had them cross it off/color when they read the directed genre/book. They don’t lose them and it gets them excited!
Rated 5 out of 5
The English Corner –
Nice bookmarks that encourage students to meet reading challenges. I recommend this resource to encourage hesitant readings.
Rated 5 out of 5
Beth M. –
My class loves these reading challenge bookmarks. Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Katharine K. –
Easy to use resource for students to complete as a reading log.
Rated 5 out of 5
Julie S. –
My students have been so motivated to earn their new bookmarks each month. Lots more reading is happening!
Rated 5 out of 5
Katelyn M. –
Great resource for my students that love everything about reading.
Rated 5 out of 5
The Write Stuff and More –
This was a great product! My students loved it and it was a break from the ordinary!
Rated 5 out of 5
Robin W. –
These reading logs worked very well for helping my students track their progress towards meeting their monthly reading goals.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michelle H. –
This resource was a great supplement to my Reading resources.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah P. –
I wanted to find a way for students to be motivated to read without having to keep up with a reading log. I found this resource and it was heaven sent. This has been so motivating for my students and they are so excited to complete each bookmark.
Rated 5 out of 5
The Bilingual Bunch –
l love using this resource in my third grade bilingual classroom!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sara F. –
I was looking for something to hold my students accountable with their independent reading that was still engaging for them to complete. These fit that perfectly! There is such a variety to choose from! My students enjoyed them!
Rated 5 out of 5
Erin H. –
Love this! Works great for my students! They enjoy using!
Rated 5 out of 5
Booked & Busy NC –
I sent these home with my students for summer reading. They all seemed super stoked and couldn’t wait to fill out the bookmarks to bring back to me in August to choose their rewards. I loved the different ways you can use the bookmarks and how easy it was to throw them onto colored paper and make copies.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michaela B. –
I loved these! Made reading fun with a challenge and incentive to read in different ways/settings. I really enjoyed using these with my class.
Rated 5 out of 5
Chalk-Full of Learning –
This was an amazing alternative to reading logs, especially towards the end of the year when the weeks are often broken up by testing and days off. My students loved the competition aspect as well!
Rated 5 out of 5
Bronte H. –
Thank you for providing this resource. I teach a variety of learners and this will be added to my toolkit.
Rated 4 out of 5
Kelly F. –
Students loved using this as a fun way to record their reading over the course of a quarter.
Rated 5 out of 5
Emily S. –
These are AWESOME. Love the versatility, and they are so cute!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kamin E. –
I love using this as homework instead of a basic reading log. Students enjoy completing the activities with their families and discussing it with their classmates throughout the week.
Rated 4 out of 5
norman P. –
My students loved meeting the challenge for the reading goal for the week! Thank you so much!
Rated 5 out of 5
For the Love of Birds –
I love this as a different type of reading challenge for the kids!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lisa G. –
My students most appreciated the variety of reading options provided on the bookmarks. Several of them initially struggled with some of the options they felt were impossible until we discussed ways they could adapt them. For example, instead of reading a book while sitting in a tree, they could read a book that focused on a tree or had a character who liked to sit and read in a tree.
Rated 5 out of 5
Melissa W. –
I love giving my students a “new” way to read each night. They love it too!
Rated 5 out of 5
Alana Souto –
Great resource. Easy to use and setup. Definitely worth it!
Rated 4 out of 5
Teresa W. –
I have a class full of competitive boys. They don’t care what the challenge is, they just know they want one. This was perfect for getting them more engaged and willing to branch out with reading.
Rated 5 out of 5
Amy G. –
This was excellent! My students were very engaged and excited to complete! Thank you! Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Presley Bryant –
Awesome. helpful for read aloud for me to remember and create useful content for lessons
Rated 5 out of 5
Noelle C. –
My students and I definitely enjoyed using these bookmarks as an alternative to reading logs. They’re more fun and I used a few at a time which gave them the option to choose the one they wanted.
Rated 5 out of 5
Laura C. –
Such a nice variety of activities for students to be accountable for their reading.
Rated 5 out of 5
erica Y. –
Great alternative to reading logs! This gives students a more engaging way to make sure their reading minutes are in.
Rated 5 out of 5
Suzanne H. –
These bookmarks are a great way to encourage reading without attaching it to minutes read. They are definitely a creative way to inspire students to read.
Rated 5 out of 5
Deborah C. –
My students were very excited to use these reading challenges for homework this year instead of traditional reading logs. My goal was to get them excited about reading, and it looks like it’s going to work! Thank you for creating such an engaging activity to promote reading!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lori C. –
I hope this will get my students excited to read at home. Great idea instead of the boring reading logs.
Rated 5 out of 5
From Mom to Teacher –
Our school tried to have a year where reading wasn’t monitored and it was very difficult to get kids to actually read. These were amazing! My students really wanted to complete the “challenges” and were reading so much more thanks to these.
Rated 5 out of 5
Marci L. –
Nice alternative to using a book log. Students enjoyed the variety of reading materials/topics.
Rated 5 out of 5
Emily P. –
I tried using these bookmarks as an incentive for reading, rewarding extra DoJo points for each completed list of challenges. For some students it was very motivating and they enjoyed it. I will use again, but maybe start them earlier in the year.
Rated 5 out of 5
Amelia R. –
These are great to encourage kids to read. I am thinking about adding a little treat when a certain number of challenges is complete to encourage.
Rated 5 out of 5
Auntie Em’s Classroom –
I’m excited to use these bookmarks with my kids. What a fun way to challenge them to read! They’re easy to get put together and much better than reading logs.
Rated 5 out of 5
The Study Hall Edu –
My students absolutely loved this! I have never seen my kids more excited about reading. I offered incentives for students who turned in their bookmarks, like the ability to go into my treasure box. We had a wonderful time. I plan to use this every year.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole L. –
I have been using this as my reading homework this year and my class is really enjoying these challenges! I just wish there was a spot for parent signatures but I draw it on before I copy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Koko –
My students enjoy these variation of reading challenges.
Rated 5 out of 5
monica M. –
Our kids needed something to motivate them to read outside of school ( I HATE READING LOGS). This has been so fun. We have a chart where they can sign their name when they do 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 9 weeks.
Rated 5 out of 5
Caitlyn –
These are so cute! I am excited about adding this new resource into my classroom toolkit during reading time. So far, my students have really enjoyed picking out their bookmarks and finding ways to meet their challenges.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lindsey Long –
So fun!
Rated 4 out of 5
Sara L. –
I loved using this as a send home for the summer. I’ll also be using it for the school year to try to motivate my non-readers to get books to try. Thank you so much!
Rated 4 out of 5
Amanda L. –
Just printed them this week and getting started the year off with these bookmarks!
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole E. –
I love these bookmarks as an alternative to my standard reading log!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenzie Dean –
Love this resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
Hailey Teaches –
Excited for my students to use these bookmarks this year as a fun challenge, something extra to push a love for reading!
Rated 5 out of 5
The Tiny Tornado Teacher –
My students have loved using this resource. The attention to detail is amazing, and I love how easy it was to use. The directions were clear, and my students were very engaged! Thank you!
Rated 4 out of 5
Lesli K. –
These bookmarks are a wonderful idea. They don’t work so well for us as my son struggles to read and was immediately discouraged. If there were book marks with just one or two “challenges”, it might have gone better. Still a great resource.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jana B. –
If the students don’t have “buy-in” then it will not work… great idea if students will use the book marks.
Rated 5 out of 5
The Blissful Barn –
My students love these reading challenges. They’re able to use them in class or at home, when they finish a bookmark they get a small prize from me. They love reading right now!
Rated 5 out of 5
Maureen D. –
This was a great way to enhance a traditional reading log.
Rated 4 out of 5
Beth J. –
I have enjoyed using these to make reading fun again at home for my library students.
Rated 4 out of 5
Gretchen B. –
My students love these bookmark challenges. They are always asking for extra read to self time, so that they can work on meeting these challenges.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jocelyn S. –
Finally! An alternative to the dreadful reading log! Thank you very much!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ana D. –
For the school year, I wanted to change up my use of reading logs. It was so hard to hold students accountable for logs and some students either lost it/didn’t get it signed/or were not interested in doing reading logs. Having students do these challenges INSTEAD of a log is something that I think will keep them interested. I cannot wait to use this with this next class of students.
Rated 5 out of 5
Victor S. –
This is a great resource because it requires very little prep and gets a lot of bang for your buck! This product ties very well into other classroom management systems (I use a classroom economy, so each completed bookmark was worth some points for spending in the class store), school events (like read-a-thon days), and student progress organization (students put their bookmark certificates into their reading portfolios). I appreciated how the product came with summer bookmarks, which I gave to students at the end of the year. This is such a nice addition to any classroom library!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jaclyn C. –
This was a wonderful addition to our Daily 5, it helped students to focus and was much better than doing a reading log. It was engaging and students loved it!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
shannon S. –
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
Rachel H. –
Super fun, super engaging… created a buzz around our library for sure! Each set has very creative ideas on different ways, places, or things to read. Thanks so much!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kim W. –
I look forward to using this in my classroom once I return to in person learning, but I was able to adapt to my needs over distance learning. I needed a change from my reading logs and I think this is great to mix things up for the kids.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mama Bear Noon –
I loved LOVED this resource! It helped me engage students at the end of a crazy school year and through the summer who didn’t necessarily like to read!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mitzi L. –
Love it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jill Tasker –
Using this instead of my typical reading log to hopefully inspire my students to enjoy reading like I do. Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica G. –
This is amazing!! My students are excited to read again. I love the different options and that a chart and awards are included, it makes teacher life a little easier! Thank you for sharing your creativity.
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Julene Hoffman –
I am using these with my second graders to encourage reading for fun and enjoyment at home – they love them!
Tiffany F. –
Thank you for creating a new way to showcase the amount students are reading. I love it!
Brianna L. –
I had students glue these in their planners (instead of a loose bookmark) and had them cross it off/color when they read the directed genre/book. They don’t lose them and it gets them excited!
The English Corner –
Nice bookmarks that encourage students to meet reading challenges. I recommend this resource to encourage hesitant readings.
Beth M. –
My class loves these reading challenge bookmarks. Thank you!
Katharine K. –
Easy to use resource for students to complete as a reading log.
Julie S. –
My students have been so motivated to earn their new bookmarks each month. Lots more reading is happening!
Katelyn M. –
Great resource for my students that love everything about reading.
The Write Stuff and More –
This was a great product! My students loved it and it was a break from the ordinary!
Robin W. –
These reading logs worked very well for helping my students track their progress towards meeting their monthly reading goals.
Michelle H. –
This resource was a great supplement to my Reading resources.
Sarah P. –
I wanted to find a way for students to be motivated to read without having to keep up with a reading log. I found this resource and it was heaven sent. This has been so motivating for my students and they are so excited to complete each bookmark.
The Bilingual Bunch –
l love using this resource in my third grade bilingual classroom!
Sara F. –
I was looking for something to hold my students accountable with their independent reading that was still engaging for them to complete. These fit that perfectly! There is such a variety to choose from! My students enjoyed them!
Erin H. –
Love this! Works great for my students! They enjoy using!
Booked & Busy NC –
I sent these home with my students for summer reading. They all seemed super stoked and couldn’t wait to fill out the bookmarks to bring back to me in August to choose their rewards. I loved the different ways you can use the bookmarks and how easy it was to throw them onto colored paper and make copies.
Michaela B. –
I loved these! Made reading fun with a challenge and incentive to read in different ways/settings. I really enjoyed using these with my class.
Chalk-Full of Learning –
This was an amazing alternative to reading logs, especially towards the end of the year when the weeks are often broken up by testing and days off. My students loved the competition aspect as well!
Bronte H. –
Thank you for providing this resource. I teach a variety of learners and this will be added to my toolkit.
Kelly F. –
Students loved using this as a fun way to record their reading over the course of a quarter.
Emily S. –
These are AWESOME. Love the versatility, and they are so cute!
Kamin E. –
I love using this as homework instead of a basic reading log. Students enjoy completing the activities with their families and discussing it with their classmates throughout the week.
norman P. –
My students loved meeting the challenge for the reading goal for the week! Thank you so much!
For the Love of Birds –
I love this as a different type of reading challenge for the kids!
Lisa G. –
My students most appreciated the variety of reading options provided on the bookmarks. Several of them initially struggled with some of the options they felt were impossible until we discussed ways they could adapt them. For example, instead of reading a book while sitting in a tree, they could read a book that focused on a tree or had a character who liked to sit and read in a tree.
Melissa W. –
I love giving my students a “new” way to read each night. They love it too!
Alana Souto –
Great resource. Easy to use and setup. Definitely worth it!
Teresa W. –
I have a class full of competitive boys. They don’t care what the challenge is, they just know they want one. This was perfect for getting them more engaged and willing to branch out with reading.
Amy G. –
This was excellent! My students were very engaged and excited to complete! Thank you! Highly recommend!
Presley Bryant –
Awesome. helpful for read aloud for me to remember and create useful content for lessons
Noelle C. –
My students and I definitely enjoyed using these bookmarks as an alternative to reading logs. They’re more fun and I used a few at a time which gave them the option to choose the one they wanted.
Laura C. –
Such a nice variety of activities for students to be accountable for their reading.
erica Y. –
Great alternative to reading logs! This gives students a more engaging way to make sure their reading minutes are in.
Suzanne H. –
These bookmarks are a great way to encourage reading without attaching it to minutes read. They are definitely a creative way to inspire students to read.
Deborah C. –
My students were very excited to use these reading challenges for homework this year instead of traditional reading logs. My goal was to get them excited about reading, and it looks like it’s going to work! Thank you for creating such an engaging activity to promote reading!
Lori C. –
I hope this will get my students excited to read at home. Great idea instead of the boring reading logs.
From Mom to Teacher –
Our school tried to have a year where reading wasn’t monitored and it was very difficult to get kids to actually read. These were amazing! My students really wanted to complete the “challenges” and were reading so much more thanks to these.
Marci L. –
Nice alternative to using a book log. Students enjoyed the variety of reading materials/topics.
Emily P. –
I tried using these bookmarks as an incentive for reading, rewarding extra DoJo points for each completed list of challenges. For some students it was very motivating and they enjoyed it. I will use again, but maybe start them earlier in the year.
Amelia R. –
These are great to encourage kids to read. I am thinking about adding a little treat when a certain number of challenges is complete to encourage.
Auntie Em’s Classroom –
I’m excited to use these bookmarks with my kids. What a fun way to challenge them to read! They’re easy to get put together and much better than reading logs.
The Study Hall Edu –
My students absolutely loved this! I have never seen my kids more excited about reading. I offered incentives for students who turned in their bookmarks, like the ability to go into my treasure box. We had a wonderful time. I plan to use this every year.
Nicole L. –
I have been using this as my reading homework this year and my class is really enjoying these challenges! I just wish there was a spot for parent signatures but I draw it on before I copy.
Koko –
My students enjoy these variation of reading challenges.
monica M. –
Our kids needed something to motivate them to read outside of school ( I HATE READING LOGS). This has been so fun. We have a chart where they can sign their name when they do 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 9 weeks.
Caitlyn –
These are so cute! I am excited about adding this new resource into my classroom toolkit during reading time. So far, my students have really enjoyed picking out their bookmarks and finding ways to meet their challenges.
Lindsey Long –
So fun!
Sara L. –
I loved using this as a send home for the summer. I’ll also be using it for the school year to try to motivate my non-readers to get books to try. Thank you so much!
Amanda L. –
Just printed them this week and getting started the year off with these bookmarks!
Nicole E. –
I love these bookmarks as an alternative to my standard reading log!
Kenzie Dean –
Love this resource!
Hailey Teaches –
Excited for my students to use these bookmarks this year as a fun challenge, something extra to push a love for reading!
The Tiny Tornado Teacher –
My students have loved using this resource. The attention to detail is amazing, and I love how easy it was to use. The directions were clear, and my students were very engaged! Thank you!
Lesli K. –
These bookmarks are a wonderful idea. They don’t work so well for us as my son struggles to read and was immediately discouraged. If there were book marks with just one or two “challenges”, it might have gone better. Still a great resource.
Jana B. –
If the students don’t have “buy-in” then it will not work… great idea if students will use the book marks.
The Blissful Barn –
My students love these reading challenges. They’re able to use them in class or at home, when they finish a bookmark they get a small prize from me. They love reading right now!
Maureen D. –
This was a great way to enhance a traditional reading log.
Beth J. –
I have enjoyed using these to make reading fun again at home for my library students.
Gretchen B. –
My students love these bookmark challenges. They are always asking for extra read to self time, so that they can work on meeting these challenges.
Jocelyn S. –
Finally! An alternative to the dreadful reading log! Thank you very much!
Ana D. –
For the school year, I wanted to change up my use of reading logs. It was so hard to hold students accountable for logs and some students either lost it/didn’t get it signed/or were not interested in doing reading logs. Having students do these challenges INSTEAD of a log is something that I think will keep them interested. I cannot wait to use this with this next class of students.
Victor S. –
This is a great resource because it requires very little prep and gets a lot of bang for your buck! This product ties very well into other classroom management systems (I use a classroom economy, so each completed bookmark was worth some points for spending in the class store), school events (like read-a-thon days), and student progress organization (students put their bookmark certificates into their reading portfolios). I appreciated how the product came with summer bookmarks, which I gave to students at the end of the year. This is such a nice addition to any classroom library!
Jaclyn C. –
This was a wonderful addition to our Daily 5, it helped students to focus and was much better than doing a reading log. It was engaging and students loved it!!!
shannon S. –
Great resource
Rachel H. –
Super fun, super engaging… created a buzz around our library for sure! Each set has very creative ideas on different ways, places, or things to read. Thanks so much!
Kim W. –
I look forward to using this in my classroom once I return to in person learning, but I was able to adapt to my needs over distance learning. I needed a change from my reading logs and I think this is great to mix things up for the kids.
Mama Bear Noon –
I loved LOVED this resource! It helped me engage students at the end of a crazy school year and through the summer who didn’t necessarily like to read!
Mitzi L. –
Love it!
Jill Tasker –
Using this instead of my typical reading log to hopefully inspire my students to enjoy reading like I do. Thanks!
Jessica G. –
This is amazing!! My students are excited to read again. I love the different options and that a chart and awards are included, it makes teacher life a little easier! Thank you for sharing your creativity.