Homeschool curriculum review
All About Reading
Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory phonics
Last reviewed January 2025 · Price last checked January 2025
About This Curriculum
A highly structured, Orton-Gillingham based phonics and reading program praised by parents of struggling readers, dyslexic children, and early learners alike. All About Reading uses multi-sensory methods, letter tiles, and engaging readers to build confident, fluent readers.
This review looks at who All About Reading fits best, who should compare alternatives, what a normal day can look like, parent prep, cost, and similar programs to consider.
Who This Fits Best
All About Reading is strongest for faith-neutral families covering PreK–6 who want a clear, structured plan with fewer daily decisions. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include exceptional for dyslexic and struggling readers and multi-sensory approach engages all learning styles.
Who Should Consider an Alternative
Consider an alternative if reading curriculum only — must supplement all other subjects or can feel slow for advanced readers. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare All About Reading against the alternatives below before buying.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A typical day with All About Reading leans on activities, manipulatives, projects, or visual practice rather than only workbook pages. It rewards families who can tolerate some setup and cleanup in exchange for more concrete learning.
Parent Prep Required
All About Reading keeps parent prep manageable because the sequence is already laid out. Parents still need to check work and adjust pacing, but the planning burden is lower than a fully custom curriculum.
At a Glance
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
- ✓Exceptional for dyslexic and struggling readers
- ✓Multi-sensory approach engages all learning styles
- ✓Scripted lessons — easy for any parent to teach
- ✓Engaging activity book keeps kids motivated
- ✓Affordable per-level pricing
Consider Before Buying
- –Reading curriculum only — must supplement all other subjects
- –Can feel slow for advanced readers
- –Letter tiles and activity pages require storage
Best Alternatives
If All About Reading is close but not quite right, compare it against curricula with similar tags, worldview, or teaching style.
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Compared With Similar Curricula
Frequently Asked Questions About All About Reading
How much does All About Reading cost?+
All About Reading runs about $50–$140 per year. Per level; 4 levels total; letter tiles purchased separately
What grades does All About Reading cover?+
All About Reading covers grades PreK–6. Always check the publisher's current placement guidance before buying.
Is All About Reading faith-based or secular?+
All About Reading is faith-neutral. A highly structured, Orton-Gillingham based phonics and reading program praised by parents of struggling readers, dyslexic children, and early learners alike. All About Reading uses multi-sensory methods, letter tiles, and engaging readers to build confident, fluent readers.
Who is All About Reading best for?+
All About Reading is strongest for faith-neutral families covering PreK–6 who want a clear, structured plan with fewer daily decisions. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include exceptional for dyslexic and struggling readers and multi-sensory approach engages all learning styles.
Who should avoid All About Reading?+
Consider an alternative if reading curriculum only — must supplement all other subjects or can feel slow for advanced readers. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare All About Reading against the alternatives below before buying.