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Two homeschool language arts programs, compared on what actually decides the fit: what each one teaches, how your child feels about writing, and how much you'll teach.
Updated September 2026 · based on parent reviews and publisher information
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Compare for my child| All About Spelling | Spelling You See | |
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| Grades | 1st–12th | K–8th |
| Covers | spelling | spelling |
| Approach | Orton-Gillingham, multisensory spelling | Developmental, copywork and dictation-based spelling |
| Who teaches | The parent teaches from a scripted guide | The parent teaches from a scripted guide |
| Parent prep | Low (fully scripted) | Low (daily huddle and dictation guide) |
| Screen time | Mostly offline (books and paper) | Mostly offline (books and paper) |
| Video lessons | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Faith | No religious content | No religious content |
| Cost | $69.95 per level (Levels 1-6); Level 7 $49.95 | About $42-65 per level (Level B "Jack and Jill" is $65) |
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Parents consistently point to the multisensory, Orton-Gillingham method as the reason this works even for kids who've struggled with spelling elsewhere: letter tiles, a scripted teacher's manual and short daily lessons build the skill step by step. The daily tile routine feels slow to some families, and the cost across seven levels adds up, especially since it's skill drills rather than literature-based practice.
Parents describe this as a stress-free, natural approach to spelling: no rote word lists, just chunking and copywork/dictation that develops spelling sense over time, well-suited to visual learners. Some reviewers find it pricey relative to a typical spelling workbook, and each level is a new purchase rather than one consumable book.
Neither is better for every child. All About Spelling is the stronger fit for structured, step by step. Spelling You See is the stronger fit for gentle, literature-based; relaxed, interest-led.
All About Spelling: spelling. Spelling You See: spelling.
All About Spelling: $69.95 per level (Levels 1-6); Level 7 $49.95. Spelling You See: About $42-65 per level (Level B "Jack and Jill" is $65).
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