We’re often asked, “How can I use your programs with my older student?” Usually, the concern is that a middle or high school student might feel embarrassed by the full-color, hands-on activities included in All About Reading and All About Spelling.

However, with a few modifications, many people have found that our programs work well for teens and even adults!

Whether you’re a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a tutor of a child with dyslexia, this page of free resources for teaching dyslexic students is for you.

In-depth, informative articles will help you understand what dyslexia is, while teaching articles offer strategies and techniques that have proven to be effective with dyslexic students and other struggling readers.

When you’re first beginning your homeschooling journey, it can feel overwhelming. It’s a big task with a weighty responsibility and one we all endeavor to do well. Many of us doubt ourselves, wonder if we’re doing the right thing, and question if we’ve chosen the right curriculum or the right educational philosophy. Many of us are also first-generation homeschoolers, so we’re blazing a new trail in our families, which can be really exciting, but also really daunting.

… I’m not organized.

… I wasn’t good at school myself.

… I don’t have enough time.

… my child will miss out.

So you’re thinking about homeschooling but have doubts and concerns. Everyone does. Let’s address a few common worries.

“I have four children…and two of them are in the same level! Will your program work for me?”

Many people assume it’s hard to juggle All About Reading and All About Spelling with multiple children, but not only is it possible, it’s also extremely rewarding! This post is packed with ideas for effectively and efficiently teaching reading and spelling to multiple children.

Creepy crawlers, fluttery fliers, and swarms of fun are between the pages of the latest addition to our premium collection of reading and spelling review books.

Snug as a Bug is crawling with engaging, hands-on activities, games, and fun facts about fascinating bugs all around us, including Monarch butterflies, moon moths, and beautiful beetles that are oh-so-pretty in pink, plus many more.

Free Printable Binder Cover and Spine Inserts – All Levels!

We hear you! Fun, colorful binder cover inserts featuring your level’s hero character make starting each day’s lesson, well, more fun! Plus, bold, easy-to-read spine labels make your life a little easier and more convenient.

If you organize your All About Reading, All About Spelling, and All About Math curriculum materials in two-inch or four-inch binders, this post and free download is “all about” you! Continue reading…

What’s the best thing about a fireworks show? (Besides everything, of course.)

The grand finale, right?

In this fun, free reading and spelling activity, your child will build the most spectacular and grandest grand finale of all time by adding individual fireworks to a night sky with each correct answer.

By mastering the review words, your child will create a masterpiece and become the master of their universe.

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Featuring Ziggy and ALL of your favorite friends from All About Learning Press

Ziggy is throwing a Summer Celebration Party, and you are invited!

EVERYONE is going to be there—Rocket, Herman, Bumble, Coco—the whole All About Reading and All About Spelling gang! What makes this party really special, though, is the “Cool Shades for Cool Friends” Sunglasses Style Show, and your student gets to be the judge!

Time to grab a picnic basket and your swimsuit and head to the beach–it’s summer! And that means gardening, catching fireflies, building sandcastles, and more. But the best way to get the fun started is with these summery picture books.

Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, it’s not the fun kind of slide you’ll find at a water park or playground. This slide is different. It’s a slide that no mom wants her child to ride.

Words needn’t be used only for communicating—they can be fun to play with, too! And the more fun that students have with words, the likelier they’ll be to enjoy reading, writing, and learning. One of the more amusing examples of wordplay is palindromes.

Read on to learn more about palindromes and discover some amazing examples!