All About Reading grade levels, level by level
Which All About Reading level lines up with which reading stage, with the evidence and sources for each level. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
In short
On the evidence we found, All About Reading runs from Pre-reading through Level 4, covering pre-reader to fluent reader. The publisher says its level numbers do not correspond with grade levels. A parent gives the test with the child; the child should not work alone.
| Level | Reading stage | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-reading | Pre-reader (letters and sounds) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 1 | Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 2 | Phonics (blends, vowel teams; grade 1 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 3 | Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) | Supported by parent reports |
| Level 4 | Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) to Fluent reader (grade 3 work) | Supported by parent reports |
Where these come from
All About Reading places by skill. Its Level 1 test checks letter knowledge and blending, and Level 2 adds silent E and longer words. A parent review lines Level 3 up with second-grade reading; the publisher says Level 4 is not fourth grade.
Sources: All About Reading placement page: level numbers do not match grades, All About Reading Level 1 placement test (PDF): readiness skills, All About Reading level descriptions, All About Learning Press: Level 4 is not fourth grade, Parent review: Level 1 kindergarten, Level 2 first grade, Level 3 second grade skills.
Placement test
All About Reading placement test (Levels 1 to 4) and Pre-reading checklist. A grade label is a starting point; the placement test shows where your child is secure. It is also listed in our placement test directory.
Questions parents ask
What grade level is All About Reading?
On the evidence we found, All About Reading runs from Pre-reading through Level 4, covering pre-reader to fluent reader. The publisher says its level numbers do not correspond with grade levels. A parent gives the test with the child; the child should not work alone.
What grade is Pre-reading in All About Reading?
Pre-reader (letters and sounds) (Confirmed by publisher). The placement test is the better guide for your child.
What grade is Level 4 in All About Reading?
Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) to Fluent reader (grade 3 work) (Supported by parent reports).
Does All About Reading have a placement test?
All About Reading placement test (Levels 1 to 4) and Pre-reading checklist: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/placement/. The publisher says its level numbers do not correspond with grade levels. A parent gives the test with the child; the child should not work alone.
How did you line up All About Reading levels with grades?
All About Reading places by skill. Its Level 1 test checks letter knowledge and blending, and Level 2 adds silent E and longer words. A parent review lines Level 3 up with second-grade reading; the publisher says Level 4 is not fourth grade. Every level on this page carries an evidence level: Confirmed by publisher, Supported by parent reports, or Not confirmed when we found no source.
When does All About Reading go on sale?
Latest dated offer on our list: Oct 6 to 13, 2026. Fall Sale: 10% off All About Reading, All About Spelling and All About Math. (Reported.) Details and sources: https://homeschoolhaul.com/sale-calendar/all-about-learning-press/
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