Which Homeschool Reading Curriculum Is Right for You?
An honest, side-by-side look at both curricula — real costs, real pros and cons, and a clear “choose this one if…” verdict based on fit, not hype. We don't name a flat winner because the right choice depends entirely on your child.
Costs as of June 2026 — always verify on the publisher's site.
Choose All About Reading if…
Beginning readers, kids with dyslexia
Choose Logic of English Essentials if…
Spelling strugglers, kids who ask 'why'
All About Learning Press
Strengths
Weaknesses
Best for
Beginning readers, kids with dyslexia
Worst for
Kids who already read fluently
Pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the publisher's site.
Logic of English
Strengths
Weaknesses
Best for
Spelling strugglers, kids who ask 'why'
Worst for
Light-touch families
Pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the publisher's site.
| Feature | All About Reading | Logic of English Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | All About Learning Press | Logic of English |
| Cost | $120-150/year per level | $135 |
| Pedagogy | Orton-Gillingham + multisensory | phonics + spelling rules |
| Parent involvement | high | high |
| Religious lens | Secular | Secular |
| Age range | Pre-K to 4 | K-12 |
| Time per day | 20-30 min | 30-45 min |
| Duration | 150 lessons | ~32 weeks, 160 lessons |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Neither is universally better — it depends on your child and teaching style. Choose All About Reading if: Beginning readers, kids with dyslexia. Choose Logic of English Essentials if: Spelling strugglers, kids who ask 'why'. Both are respected options; the right one depends on your family's learning approach and budget.
Logic of English Essentials is less expensive at $135 vs All About Reading at $120-150/year per level (as of June 2026 — verify on each publisher's site before purchasing).
All About Reading uses a Orton-Gillingham + multisensory approach — beginning readers, kids with dyslexia. Logic of English Essentials uses a phonics + spelling rules approach — spelling strugglers, kids who ask 'why'. The pedagogy difference is often the deciding factor: match the approach to how your child naturally learns.
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Curriculum data compiled from publisher websites and homeschool parent communities. Costs verified June 2026 — verify current pricing before purchasing. No affiliate relationships; no sponsored content. We do not declare a flat winner — fit to your child is the only right answer.