Side-by-side comparison
All About Spelling vs Logic of English
A side-by-side from All About Learning Press and Logic of English.
All About Spelling and Logic of English overlap heavily — both are Orton-Gillingham-based, both teach spelling through phonograms and rules, both use letter tiles, and both are widely recommended for students with dyslexia or spelling struggles. Families comparing them are usually trying to figure out which scripted, rules-based program fits their child, and whether they need spelling alone or an integrated literacy program.
All About Spelling, by Marie Rippel, is laser-focused on spelling. Seven levels (roughly grades 1–7 with a placement test) sequence phonograms, spelling rules, and dictation in a multi-sensory format. Each lesson follows the same predictable structure: review, teach a new concept, practice with letter tiles, and apply through dictation. Lessons are scripted to about two minutes of prep and run 15–20 minutes. Per level costs $50–$65; the Interactive Kit ($52) covers all seven levels and doubles for All About Reading. The materials are non-consumable and reusable across siblings — total investment across all seven levels is around $450–$500 once, then free for the next child.
Logic of English is broader. The Essentials track (Volumes 1–7, ages 8+) teaches advanced phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar in an integrated program — spelling is one of several braided strands. Foundations (Levels A–D) does the same braided approach for younger students. Foundations A starts at $88; Foundations with Core Materials runs about $227. The systematic teaching of 75 phonograms and 31 spelling rules is the philosophical center.
The honest difference: All About Spelling is a spelling program. Logic of English Essentials is a language arts program that includes spelling.
At a glance
The specifics
| All About Spelling | Logic of English | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | All About Learning Press | Logic of English |
| Established | 2008 | 2010 |
| Price | $50–$65/grade | $88–$227/grade |
| Grades | K–2, 3–5, 6–8 | PreK, K–2, 3–5 |
| Subject | Language Arts | Language Arts |
| Method | Mastery | Mastery |
| Format | Print, Manipulatives | Print, Manipulatives |
| Worldview | Secular | Secular |
The verdict
How to choose
Choose All About Spelling if you want a focused, scripted spelling program, you already have a separate reading and grammar curriculum, your child needs systematic spelling instruction without the noise of other subjects, or you're a family already using All About Reading (the materials integrate).
Choose Logic of English if you want one program that handles spelling alongside grammar, vocabulary, and reading, your child is older (8+) and needs systematic literacy remediation, or you want the most explicit possible teaching of English spelling rules. Logic of English is more comprehensive; All About Spelling is more focused. Both work for dyslexia.
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