Goal
Build a daily reading habit through small, achievable targets — because streaks work, and children (and most adults) love a chart filling up.
You'll need
- Star chart (Space, Underwater or Pirate theme)
How to do it
Choose a star chart and set a modest first target — three days in a row, or five stars in a week. Stick it somewhere your child will see it every day.
Add a star each time they read (or give reading a genuine go). Make the moment of adding the star feel like something — a small celebration counts.
When they reach the target, acknowledge it properly and set a new one. Keep targets just within reach: achievable enough to feel doable, stretching enough to feel worth doing. The chart filling up is surprisingly motivating, even for children who say they don't care about stickers. They always care about stickers.
Grab our resources
Print our space star chart and underwater star chart to get started.
