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All About Spelling

Multisensory Orton-Gillingham spelling, level by level.

Updated September 2026 · 6 sources

Grades	1st–12th
Covers	spelling
Approach	Orton-Gillingham, multisensory spelling
Who teaches	The parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prep	Low (fully scripted)
Screen time	Mostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessons	Not yet checked
Faith	No religious content
Cost	$69.95 per level (Levels 1-6); Level 7 $49.95 (source)
Placement	Free placement test Publisher-provided placement test finds the right starting level.

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What parents say

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 love

Highly multisensory, effective for struggling spellers
Fully scripted, no lesson prep
Reusable letter tiles across siblings

Common complaints

Daily scripted tile routine feels slow to some
Per-level cost across 7 levels adds up
Skill drills, not literature-based

Who it fits

Best for

Spelling. Multisensory Orton-Gillingham spelling, taught level by level
Structured, step by step. Fully scripted, systematic sequence
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Rusty. Scripted: tells you what to say
I'd rather a video or script teach. Scripted lessons tell you what to say

Less suited for

Grammar.
Writing.
A complete program. Spelling only
Relaxed, interest-led.

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Similar programs

Spelling WorkoutBalanced pretest-study-posttest spelling method with cross-curricular passages
Sequential SpellingWord-family pattern method built originally for struggling spellers
Spelling You SeeNatural, developmental spelling through copywork and dictation, no word lists

Comparisons

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Questions parents ask

What does All About Spelling cover?

All About Spelling covers spelling. It's described as orton-gillingham, multisensory spelling.

What grades does All About Spelling cover?

All About Spelling covers grades 1st–12th.

How much does All About Spelling cost?

$69.95 per level (Levels 1-6); Level 7 $49.95. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is All About Spelling Christian or secular?

All About Spelling is secular: it has no religious content.

Is All About Spelling online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does All About Spelling have a placement test?

Yes. Free placement test. Publisher-provided placement test finds the right starting level.

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