Activity 1.2:  Engagement Tracker

Noticing What Lights Them Up

This tracker helps you notice when and how your child lights up during reading — the moments that reveal what truly motivates them. As you model joyful reading, you may start to see small but powerful shifts: a longer glance at the page, a giggle at a funny line, a curious question. These are the sparks of engagement that tell you connection is happening.


The Engagement Tracker helps you capture those moments in a simple, visual way. It’s not about grading your child’s attention — it’s about noticing patterns: what draws them in, when focus fades, and how your shared energy changes the experience.


Use it as a gentle reflection tool to celebrate what’s working and to guide small adjustments that keep reading joyful and responsive.

Before you dive in, take a moment to set up your tracker. This simple form is your space to notice and record the small moments that matter — when your child leans in, asks a question, or asks you to keep reading. Fill it out after each reading session throughout the week. There are no right answers here, just honest observations. The more you notice, the more you’ll have to celebrate.

 

When you hit submit below, you will receive an email with your answers.

Engagement Tracker form:

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Prefer pen and paper?

Prefer pen and paper? Download the printable version of the Engagement Tracker below. Print one copy per week, keep it somewhere handy — on the fridge, your nightstand, or tucked inside your child’s favourite book. It’s designed with plenty of writing room so you can capture your thoughts in the moment, right when the magic happens.

Click here to download the Engagement Tracker

🌸 Reflection

After a week, look back at your notes. What kinds of stories, topics, or times of day brought the most smiles or curiosity?


These insights will guide your next book choices and routines.

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