{"id":244937,"date":"2024-07-18T13:17:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T13:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/18\/free-printable-screen-time-reading-punch-card-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:14:29","slug":"free-printable-screen-time-reading-punch-card-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/18\/free-printable-screen-time-reading-punch-card-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Printable Screen Time &#038; Reading Punch Card for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Track your kid\u2019s summer reading, screen time, and more with these free printable punch card templates!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10773393 size-large skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C680&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"girl on an ipad\" width=\"912\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Girl-on-iPad.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C680&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If too much screen time is an issue in your house, here\u2019s a helpful tool to encourage some good habits like reading and helping around the house.<\/p>\n<p>These free printable punch card templates for reading and screen time are perfect to use over the summer when too much time on devices can be even more of an issue since school is out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9512860 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"free printable reading punch card \u2013 four examples\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=3293&amp;strip=all 3293w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=1536&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=2048&amp;strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/dsc_0234.jpg?w=3000&amp;strip=all 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Encourage screen-free activities with our free printable punch card templates for kids!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve created one free printable punch card template to encourage <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reading-punch-cards.pdf\">reading<\/a>, and another to keep track of <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/screen-time-reading-punch-cards.pdf\">screen time<\/a>. You can work with your child to set goals and parameters for each card.<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of highly-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/deals\/childrens-books-amazon\/\">children\u2019s books Amazon<\/a> has to offer that your kiddos would love, and lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/tips\/summer-reading-programs\/\">summer reading programs<\/a> to earn free books, food, and more so why not encourage them to reach a new goal this summer?!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/correct-summer-reading-punch-cards.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9513289 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"hand holding reading punch card\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=3329&amp;strip=all 3329w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=1536&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=2048&amp;strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0229.jpg?w=3000&amp;strip=all 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For example, on the reading punch card, your child could earn one \u201cpunch\u201d for every 30 minutes of reading they do. You may decide that a different amount of time would be more appropriate for your child, depending on their age, ability level, and individual goals.<\/p>\n<p>When their punch card is full, they may then \u201credeem\u201d it for the reward you agreed upon when you set their goal! The goal can be anything from going to the movies or making a yummy dessert. It\u2019s a great way to encourage a great activity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/summer-reading-punch-cards.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9513291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"free printable reading punch card \u2013 screen time is marked by hour increments\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=3329&amp;strip=all 3329w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=1536&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=2048&amp;strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_0210.jpg?w=3000&amp;strip=all 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Free Screen Time &amp; Reading Printable Punch Card Templates for Kids<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"\/>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reading-punch-cards.pdf\">Reading Punch Card<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Print the punch card template on heavy card stock paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Set a goal for how much time you\u2019d like your child to read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Agree on a reward or incentive based on what your child would enjoy, like a fun experience or a new toy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a hole punch to keep track of your child\u2019s progress until they reach their goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have them redeem their completed punch card for the agreed-upon reward.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/reading-time-card-border.jpg?strip=all\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/screen-time-reading-punch-cards.pdf\">Screen Time Punch Card<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Print the punch card template on heavy card stock paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide how much screen time each punch is worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Give the card to your child and let him\/her know that it represents their allotted screen time for the next month or \u201cx\u201d number of weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>When your child completes chores, reads, or does something outstanding, highlight a circle on the card each time they EARN screen time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a hole punch to put a hole in the card when your child wants to redeem a highlighted circle for screen time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>When your child is out of highlighted circles or their punch card is full, they\u2019re out of screen time until they\u2019re issued a new card.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/screen-time-card-border.jpg?strip=all\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/summer-reading-punch-cards.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9518159 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"two kids looking at their iPads\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=1280&amp;strip=all 1280w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/too-much-screen-time.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While summer can come with more screen time than usual, hopefully, these free printable punch card templates can be a helpful tool for setting some limits and teaching your kids to budget their own time with a little reward as a token of responsibility. <em>Happy reading!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Step away from the screens &amp; have your kids try these <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/tips\/free-printable-activity-pages-for-kids\/\">fun printable activities<\/a> instead!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr\/>\n<h5>About the writer:<\/h5>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLina has a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/diy\/screen-time-reading-punch-card\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Track your kid\u2019s summer reading, screen time, and more with these free printable punch card templates! 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