BoomReader
BoomReader - Supporting reading at home!
Stokesay Primary School
At Stokesay Primary School, we use BoomReader as our digital reading diary to support and encourage children’s reading at home and at school.
What is BoomReader?
BoomReader replaces traditional paper reading diaries. It is a secure and easy-to-use app (and website) that allows parents and carers to log their child’s reading digitally.
Why we use BoomReader
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Reading records cannot be lost or damaged
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Your child’s reading history is saved throughout their time at Stokesay
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One parent account can be used for the whole family
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Free app and website access for parents
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Supports our environmentally friendly approach
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Helps school monitor reading patterns and provide timely support
What parents and carers can do
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Log reading at home quickly and easily
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Record both school reading books and books from home
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Edit reading logs if needed
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Set reading reminders
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View your child’s full reading history
Rewards for children
Children earn rewards for regular reading, which help to motivate and encourage positive reading habits.
Getting started
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Use the login details sent home by your child’s teacher (If you've lost these then please don't hesitate to ask for them again)
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Download the BoomReader app or access it via the website
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Create your account and connect to your child using the school code
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Begin logging reading straight away
A simple step-by-step guide is available to support you if needed.
Need support?
If you have any questions or need help using BoomReader, please contact Mrs Westwood, our Literacy Lead, who will be happy to support you.
Date Published: 18 Jan 2026
