All About Spelling grade levels, level by level
Which All About Spelling 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 Spelling runs from Level 1 through Level 7, covering beginning phonics to grade 7 reading and writing. The publisher says most students, regardless of age or grade, should start with Level 1, and some with a phonics background may begin with Level 2. Expect to start lower here than in reading.
| Level | Reading stage | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) to Phonics (blends, vowel teams; grade 1 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 2 | Phonics (blends, vowel teams; grade 1 work) to Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 3 | Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) to Fluent reader (grade 3 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 4 | Fluent reader (grade 3 work) to Grade 4 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 5 | Fluent reader (grade 3 work) to Grade 5 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 6 | Grade 4 reading and writing to Grade 6 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level 7 | Grade 5 reading and writing to Grade 7 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
Where these come from
All About Spelling says most students start with Level 1, and some with a phonics background begin at Level 2, so we only ever suggest those two.
Sources: Every Homeschool directory quoting All About Spelling: most students start with Level 1, All About Reading placement page: level numbers do not match grades.
Placement test
All About Spelling placement (linked from the publisher's placement page). 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 Spelling?
On the evidence we found, All About Spelling runs from Level 1 through Level 7, covering beginning phonics to grade 7 reading and writing. The publisher says most students, regardless of age or grade, should start with Level 1, and some with a phonics background may begin with Level 2. Expect to start lower here than in reading.
What grade is Level 1 in All About Spelling?
Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) to Phonics (blends, vowel teams; grade 1 work) (Confirmed by publisher). The placement test is the better guide for your child.
What grade is Level 7 in All About Spelling?
Grade 5 reading and writing to Grade 7 reading and writing (Confirmed by publisher).
Does All About Spelling have a placement test?
All About Spelling placement (linked from the publisher's placement page): https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/placement/. The publisher says most students, regardless of age or grade, should start with Level 1, and some with a phonics background may begin with Level 2. Expect to start lower here than in reading.
How did you line up All About Spelling levels with grades?
All About Spelling says most students start with Level 1, and some with a phonics background begin at Level 2, so we only ever suggest those two. 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 Spelling 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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