All About Reading vs Logic of English Foundations (2026): two homeschool phonics-and-reading programs
All About Reading compared with Logic of English Foundations on scope, structure, and current published prices, using each publisher's own pages.
TL;DR
All About Reading is a reading program with a Pre-Reading program and four levels, and Logic of English Foundations is a four-level program for ages 4-7 that includes phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and handwriting. In our assessment, the choice turns on whether a family wants reading as its own subject or combined with other language arts.
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All About Reading, from All About Learning Press, and Logic of English Foundations are two structured homeschool programs for early readers. The About page says All About Reading and All About Spelling are based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and are multisensory, and the Foundations page says Foundations teaches the complete phonics rules described in Uncovering the Logic of English. In our assessment, the practical difference is scope: All About Reading teaches reading, with spelling in a separate program, while Foundations combines several language-arts subjects.
Decision rubric, side by side
All About Learning Press wins 0 · Logic of English wins 0 · Tied on 6
| Dimension | All About Learning Press | Logic of English | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects covered | Reading; spelling is a separate program, All About Spelling, per the All About Reading page | Phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and handwriting, per the home page | Tie |
| Structure | A Pre-Reading program plus Levels 1-4, per the All About Reading page | Foundations A, B, C, and D, each with 40 lessons, eight assessments, and controlled readers, per the Foundations page | Tie |
| Ages | The FAQ says All About Reading is used by students of all ages, including pre-readers, teens, and adults, and offers free placement tests | Designed for ages 4-7, per the home page | Tie |
| Recommended lesson time | The FAQ recommends about 20 minutes per day on reading lessons | The Foundations page states no daily lesson length | Tie |
| Handwriting | The All About Reading page lists no handwriting component | Integrated handwriting instruction using the Rhythm of Handwriting method, per the Foundations page | Tie |
| Current prices (retrieved October 2026) | Pre-Reading program $119.95; Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 materials $159.95 each, per the All About Reading page | Foundations A bundle $88.16, B $104.36, C $114.25, D $81.87; Foundations Core Materials Set $138.51, per the Foundations collection | Tie |
All About Learning PressReading; spelling is a separate program, All About Spelling, per the All About Reading page
Logic of EnglishPhonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and handwriting, per the home page
All About Learning PressA Pre-Reading program plus Levels 1-4, per the All About Reading page
Logic of EnglishFoundations A, B, C, and D, each with 40 lessons, eight assessments, and controlled readers, per the Foundations page
All About Learning PressThe FAQ recommends about 20 minutes per day on reading lessons
Logic of EnglishThe Foundations page states no daily lesson length
All About Learning PressThe All About Reading page lists no handwriting component
Logic of EnglishIntegrated handwriting instruction using the Rhythm of Handwriting method, per the Foundations page
All About Learning PressPre-Reading program $119.95; Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 materials $159.95 each, per the All About Reading page
Logic of EnglishFoundations A bundle $88.16, B $104.36, C $114.25, D $81.87; Foundations Core Materials Set $138.51, per the Foundations collection
When to pick All About Learning Press
Pick All About Reading if you want reading as a separate subject, with a Pre-Reading program available before Level 1, per the All About Reading page, or if you want the free placement tests described in the FAQ. The FAQ recommends about 20 minutes per day on reading lessons.
Visit allaboutlearningpress.com Read full review →When to pick Logic of English
Pick Logic of English Foundations if you want phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and handwriting for ages 4-7 in one program, per the home page. The Foundations page says each level has 40 lessons, eight assessments, and controlled readers.
Visit logicofenglish.com Read full review →Verdict
In our assessment, the two programs differ mainly in scope: All About Reading covers reading with spelling in a separate program, and Foundations combines several language-arts subjects across four levels. Families should compare current prices on each publisher's site, because the contents of a level differ.
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Where to buy Logic of English
The publisher’s own site is below, plus the retailers that typically carry it new, and the used market. Each link is a search for Logic of English, so the price you see is whatever the retailer is charging today. We list retailers by availability, never by commission.
Some links below are affiliate links. How we make money.
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Secular + Christian homeschool retailer
Indie-bookstore network (10% commission supports indie shops)
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Wide selection, fast shipping(affiliate)
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