All About Spelling

The program spans seven levels, roughly corresponding to grades 1 through 7 and beyond. A free placement test on the publisher's website determines the correct starting level regardless of age — many older students with spelling gaps start at Level 1 and progress quickly through familiar material before reaching their working level.

Each lesson follows a predictable structure: review previous material, teach a new concept, practice with letter tiles and word cards, and apply the concept in dictation. Lessons are scripted in the Teacher's Manual, requiring only about 2 minutes of prep. A typical session takes 15-20 minutes.

Individual levels cost $50-$65 each. The Interactive Kit ($52) includes letter tiles, divider cards, and organizational materials that serve all seven levels and double for All About Reading. Over the full seven-level run, total investment is approximately $450-$500, but the non-consumable, reusable design means subsequent children go through for free.

All About Spelling is secular and contains no religious content. The program is especially effective for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences — the multi-sensory approach (see it, build it, say it, write it) reinforces spelling patterns through multiple channels.

The program requires a parent to teach each lesson. Students do not work independently through workbooks — the interaction between parent and child is integral to the method. Families who need a hands-off, workbook-style spelling program will need a different solution.