Reader Profile Survey Reflection

When I looked at the survey results, one thing really stood out to me. Every student said they love reading and feel passionate about it. On the surface, this is extremely positive and something I’m proud of as their teacher. It shows that reading has a positive image in our classroom. However, when I looked deeper at their habits, I noticed something interesting. Most students only borrow books once a week — when we visit the school library together. Very few are independently borrowing books outside of that time, and many do not have a local library card. This made me reflect on the difference between enjoying reading in theory and actively engaging in reading in daily life. It made me question whether students see reading as something connected mainly to school, rather than something they independently seek out. It also highlighted possible barriers. Some students may not have easy access to books at home. Others may rely heavily on school structures to prompt reading. Even though they identify as readers, they may still need support to build independent reading habits. Moving forward, this has challenged me to think about how I can strengthen reading beyond the classroom routine. For example, I could: Encourage students and families to sign up for local library cards. Create more opportunities for book recommendations and peer sharing. Increase access to engaging texts within the classroom. Talk more openly about when and how I read in my own life. Overall, the survey results were encouraging, but they also reminded me that building a love of reading is not just about attitude — it is about helping students develop consistent reading habits and access to books. This is an area I would like to explore further in my practice