All About Reading

All About Reading teaches children to read through Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory phonics instruction where letter tiles, flashcards, and hands-on activities engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning simultaneously, making it especially effective for struggling readers and children with dyslexia who need explicit, systematic phonics. The program includes five levels from pre-reading through fluent reading (typically grades K-3), with scripted open-and-go lessons requiring low prep time plus an additional short sessions of read-aloud time, thus eliminating the need for parents to create lesson plans. Each level follows a consistent daily structure of card review, word-building games with letter tiles, new teaching, reading practice, and activity sheets, creating a predictable rhythm that builds confidence in both parent and child. The program is completely secular with no religious content and focuses solely on reading instruction rather than being an all-in-one language arts curriculum, so families will need separate resources for spelling, grammar, and writing. Beautiful hardcover decodable readers give children the experience of reading real books rather than worksheets, and the mastery-based approach allows students to progress at their own pace without grade-level pressure. Parents appreciate the detailed scripting that removes guesswork and the multisensory approach that helps concepts stick, though some note the daily lessons require consistent one-on-one parent time which can be challenging when teaching multiple children simultaneously. The consumable student packets mean you'll need to purchase new ones for each child, but all other materials are reusable, making it more economical for larger families. Consider taking the free placement test on the publisher's website to determine the right starting level, as children may not begin at their current grade level.