Independent reading refers to the activity of reading by oneself, without any help or guidance from others. It means reading books, magazines, or any other written material without someone telling you what to read or how to read it. Full definition
We are always so thrilled to hear about educators who find innovative ways to set aside dedicated time for independent reading practice. (renaissance.com)
One, be sure that schools and districts build at least 20 minutes of independent reading time into each child's day whether in school or at home. (neatoday.org)
They've just come off of a trial run of independent reading in the form of spring break. (edutopia.org)