Homeschool curriculum review
All About Spelling
Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory phonics/spelling
Last reviewed January 2025 · Price last checked January 2025
About This Curriculum
A systematic, multi-sensory spelling program by the same company as All About Reading. Using Orton-Gillingham methods with letter tiles, phonogram cards, and step-by-step lessons, All About Spelling builds strong spellers while reinforcing reading skills.
This review looks at who All About Spelling 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 Spelling is strongest for faith-neutral families covering K–8 who want a clear, structured plan with fewer daily decisions. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include excellent for struggling spellers and dyslexic children and multi-sensory — appeals to all learning styles.
Who Should Consider an Alternative
Consider an alternative if spelling curriculum only or can feel slow for advanced spellers. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare All About Spelling against the alternatives below before buying.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A typical day with All About Spelling 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 Spelling 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
- ✓Excellent for struggling spellers and dyslexic children
- ✓Multi-sensory — appeals to all learning styles
- ✓Short, efficient lessons (15–20 minutes)
- ✓Pairs perfectly with All About Reading
- ✓Scripted lessons make it easy to teach
Consider Before Buying
- –Spelling curriculum only
- –Can feel slow for advanced spellers
- –Must purchase each level sequentially
Best Alternatives
If All About Spelling is close but not quite right, compare it against curricula with similar tags, worldview, or teaching style.
All About Reading
Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory phonics
Math-U-See
Mastery-based, manipulative-driven
Timberdoodle
Eclectic, hands-on, curated kits
Compared With Similar Curricula
Frequently Asked Questions About All About Spelling
How much does All About Spelling cost?+
All About Spelling runs about $50–$130 per year. Per level; 7 levels available; tiles reused from All About Reading
What grades does All About Spelling cover?+
All About Spelling covers grades K–8. Always check the publisher's current placement guidance before buying.
Is All About Spelling faith-based or secular?+
All About Spelling is faith-neutral. A systematic, multi-sensory spelling program by the same company as All About Reading. Using Orton-Gillingham methods with letter tiles, phonogram cards, and step-by-step lessons, All About Spelling builds strong spellers while reinforcing reading skills.
Who is All About Spelling best for?+
All About Spelling is strongest for faith-neutral families covering K–8 who want a clear, structured plan with fewer daily decisions. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include excellent for struggling spellers and dyslexic children and multi-sensory — appeals to all learning styles.
Who should avoid All About Spelling?+
Consider an alternative if spelling curriculum only or can feel slow for advanced spellers. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare All About Spelling against the alternatives below before buying.