At Kluwell, we’ve created a simple, effective way to build strong reading habits in primary-aged children while bringing teachers, students, and families together.
Our My Home Reading journals are more than just logbooks, they’re a proven system that encourages kids to read regularly, supports parents/guardians at home, and gives teachers a clear view of each student’s progress throughout the year.
How to use in the Classroom
Built-in reward system: Journals include stickers and achievement certificates to keep students motivated and excited to read.
Handy tips and strategies help parents/guardians feel confident and involved in their child’s reading journey.
Journals foster consistent reading habits and strengthen the connection between school and home.
Easily track progress with a visual snapshot of student reading over time.
Colourful, durable, and easy to use—kids are proud to use their journal.
The three journals (Yellow, Green, Orange) grow with your students, gradually encouraging more independence.
Our journals are designed to reflect all students—regardless of culture, background, or ability.
One journal lasts the entire year and delivers real results—for a low cost.
Our journals feature a proven visual reward system with stickers and awards to motivate students, backed by reading tips, progress tracking, and inclusive design. They’re colourful, durable, and support readers at every stage, from Yellow to Orange levels.
The three journals offer a developmental approach across the whole school where as the student gains maturity so does the level of student independence.
The information in the YELLOW LEVEL is written to assist the parent/guardian. The GREEN LEVEL is written to further reinforce ideas promoted in the YELLOW LEVEL, with the student moving towards reading independence. The ORANGE LEVEL is written for the student, as they have ideally reached reading independence. However, if a student requires help and guidance with reading, it is important that the parent/guardian builds on everything promoted in their learning journey.
There are unique stickers & rewards included in every journal.
We focus on frequency—not volume. By counting nights read, students of all abilities can participate and reach awards based on consistency.
Each journal lasts the full school year, with over 330 spaces to track reading. It’s made to be durable and easily identifiable.
With consistent teacher implementation and a well-motivated classroom, journals are seldom misplaced. Students take pride in tracking reading and earning rewards.
Kluwell recommends an early-year parent/guardian session to explain how the journals work. A downloadable user guide—including a photocopiable handout—is available to support this process. Classroom teacher promotion is the key!
Implementation can be led by a literacy coordinator, classroom teacher, principal, or even a parent/guardian who introduces journals to the school. Coordination across staff helps ensure wider adoption.
Yellow: First 3 years of school (approx. Foundation to Year 2)
Green: Years 3-4
Orange: Years 5-6
Teachers can adapt levels to fit different school structures.
Always aim for positive feedback. Instead of saying “This book was boring,” suggest ways to improve it, like “I thought the story could be more exciting if…”. Sample comments appear in the journal, and we even reward excellent ones!
Teachers usually fill out end-of-week comments and manage awards. Teachers can also involve others (school captains, leaders) to present awards, reinforcing motivation.
Students record each night read as a progressive count. If a night is missed, nothing is recorded. The goal is ongoing consistency.
Yes—schools can place orders at the end of one school year and arrange payment at the beginning of the next.
Orders are usually dispatched within 24 business hours after payment (Mon-Thurs). Custom tracking details are provided following dispatch.
Journals and all resources are available on our website—just head over to the “Shop” section to place your order.
