{Disclaimer ~ The product being reviewed, All About Reading Level 2, was given to me free of charge for my honest opinion. Affiliate links are used thanks for your support}
If you have been around my blog for long you probably know that we use All About Learning Press curriculum for reading and spelling. We purchased All About Spelling Level 1 years ago when my oldest son was struggling with spelling. We then formed a relationship with All About Learning Press and have been reviewing and using All About Reading also. We are currently using All About Reading Pre with Ladybug, we completed All About Reading Level 1 with Krash, and are now midway through All About Reading Level 2 with Krash, who is in 2nd grade. We have been given these programs to review and I am very thankful for that.
We were using All About Reading to supplement his box curriculum since I feel All About Reading is stronger. Recently I made the decision to totally stop using the phonics and spelling portions of our box curriculum and to use All About Reading and Spelling Level 2 exclusively for Krash.
Here’s a post I wrote last year sharing how these curriculums really helped Krash get over a hump in 1st grade…
Why I love All About Reading Level 2…
- easy prep done at the beginning of the year {or whenever you begin}
- open and go, once initial prep work is done
- lots of help so PARENTS understand the phonics rules also
- wonderful extension of Level 1
- unique and creative ways to reinforce concepts in a hands on way
- my son likes it {the best reason}
It took me awhile to learn this trick, but finally I developed a system to keep myself prepared and organized for each lesson. For each lesson there are up to 3 different elements to have on hand in addition to the magnetic board with the letter tiles. I found that I was getting a bit overwhelmed gathering materials {even though it is simple and straightforward I hate shuffling through papers every day}. At the beginning of level 2 BEFORE we even began, I set up this new folder system. I got folders for each lesson and loaded any word cards, tiles, fluency sheets, and any activity pages. The blue bin is from the dollar section at Target.
Below you can see the inside of the folder for lesson 13, I already have the materials prepped and ready to go when we get to that lesson.
Not sure which level is right for your child? Look for this on their site here to download a free placement test.
Curious to see samples? Scroll down on that same page and look for this…
Other things to consider ~
- The bulk of the components are non-consumable {the Activity Book cannot be used again}. This means that you will be able to use the program with your younger children or resell the program when you are finished with it.
- I really love the ‘Go Ahead and Use It One-Year Guarantee’. You and your child have a full year to try out the program! If you find that the curriculum does not meet your needs, simply return the materials at any time within one year of purchase for a full refund of your purchase price {excluding shipping}.
A few of my online friends have also reviewed this program, you can see more from their blog linked below. I know choosing a curriculum is sometimes difficult and it is definitely costly, I hope their reviews might be helpful to you also!