Logic of English

Logic of English

Recommended Ages

PreK–6th grades

Logic of English is a comprehensive literacy program that integrates phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, spelling, grammar, and handwriting into explicit, multisensory instruction. Using phonograms, spelling rules, and word analysis, it helps both struggling and advanced learners understand why English words are spelled the way they are. Parents appreciate the clear teacher guides, game-based reinforcement, and flexibility to adapt pacing. While materials are an investment, many families use them as the backbone of K–4 reading and spelling, with strong results for dyslexic and neurotypical students alike.

Ideal for K–8 students who need explicit phonics and spelling instruction, including dyslexic and twice-exceptional kids, and for families who want a secular, research-based language-arts spine and are willing to invest time in teaching.

Pros

Secular, science-of-reading–aligned language-arts curriculum that integrates phonics, spelling, handwriting, and grammar; widely praised by homeschoolers for being thorough, multi-sensory, and especially supportive for struggling readers and kids with dyslexia while also challenging advanced learners. 

Cons

Teacher-intensive: there’s a learning curve for the parent, a lot of materials to manage, and many optional games and activities that can feel overwhelming if you try to use everything; natural readers may find portions redundant.

Because it’s clearly secular and often used for remediation, many ESAs and charters approve Logic of English purchases through recognized vendors. Some may even classify it under intervention or special‑education supports. Verify with your funding provider and ask whether teacher training materials are also covered.

Print materials start at $0.99 and go to $59.36. E-learning materials are $12.99.

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Skills

What kids will learn
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Reading
Reading
Spelling
Spelling
ELA
ELA
Writing
Writing
Grammar
Grammar

Logic of English Mission

The mission of Logic of English is to end the guesswork in learning to read and spell by teaching the underlying logic of English in a clear, evidence-based way. Its programs combine intensive phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling rules, and morphology so that students of all ages can understand why words are spelled the way they are instead of memorizing long exception lists. The curriculum is especially committed to reaching struggling readers and dyslexic learners while still being engaging for everyone.

Logic of English Story

Logic of English grew directly out of Denise Eide’s search for answers when her bright sons found reading unexpectedly difficult. As she studied the research on literacy and the structure of English, she discovered that there were straightforward explanations for most spellings that many teachers and parents had never been taught. She wrote Uncovering the Logic of English to share those insights and then worked with a small team to turn them into full curricula for young children, older remedial students, and adults. Today Logic of English includes teacher-led and self-paced courses, readers, handwriting materials, and training for educators around the world.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Logic of English

A day with Logic of English might start with a quick phonogram review using flashcards, followed by a short game—perhaps your child hops to the correct phonogram card on the floor as you say the sound. You then move into reading or spelling words from the teacher’s guide, writing them on a whiteboard and discussing which rules apply. Younger students might end with a simple reader; older ones might analyze a sentence for parts of speech.

Logic of English is a comprehensive, Orton‑Gillingham inspired reading, spelling, and writing program that explicitly teaches phonograms and spelling rules. Families choose Foundations (younger learners) or Essentials (older students) and work through scripted lessons that combine phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, spelling, and grammar. Lessons mix direct instruction, games, and practice in a highly structured sequence.

Logic of English is very teacher‑intensive by design. Parents lead instruction, model sounds, guide handwriting, and facilitate games. Students can complete some independent practice pages, but the heart of the program is interactive, face‑to‑face teaching.

Prerequisites depend on the level. Foundations assumes a preschool–early‑elementary student who can sit for short lessons and is ready to work on sounds and letters. Essentials is geared toward older learners who can already read some words but need a stronger foundation in phonics and spelling; it works well for both struggling and advanced readers.

Logic of English is a structured, Orton‑Gillingham‑inspired program specifically designed for struggling readers and spellers, making it a strong choice for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and 2e learners. Its multisensory routines, explicit rules, and flexible pacing also work well for ADHD and autistic kids when adults keep lessons short and interactive.

Logic of English is a structured-literacy curriculum based on Orton-Gillingham principles, explicitly teaching phonograms, spelling rules, and morphology in a multi-sensory way that’s widely recommended for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges. Lessons spiral and review frequently so struggling readers don’t fall through gaps in phonics instruction.

Logic of English pairs explicit phonics with multi-sensory activities like air-writing, manipulatives, and movement, which can be especially helpful for kids who need to feel and see language to make sense of it.

Widely recommended for dyslexic and 2e readers: explicit, Orton‑Gillingham‑style phonics plus morphology, with lots of built‑in review and multisensory options. You can slow the pace, do work orally, and skip busywork to match attention and fatigue levels.

Logic of English is a structured-literacy curriculum based on Orton-Gillingham principles, explicitly teaching phonograms, spelling rules, and morphology in a multi-sensory way that’s widely recommended for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges. Lessons spiral and review frequently so struggling readers don’t fall through gaps in phonics instruction.

Logic of English uses explicit, multisensory phonics and spelling instruction together with clear handwriting routines, and its Rhythm of Handwriting component is often effective for children with dysgraphia. Because skills are broken into small steps and practiced through seeing, saying, hearing, and writing, many struggling writers can build written language skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Logic of English products are sold via the publisher and curriculum retailers, who each set their own refund rules. Generally, unused physical materials may be returned within a defined period; PDFs and streaming content are non‑refundable. Consult the store’s terms carefully before buying a full bundle.

Parents who want a mostly independent workbook or app-based program, or children who already read fluently and dislike breaking words apart analytically, may not appreciate the depth and structure.

All About Reading/Spelling for a similarly OG-based but more scripted option, Nessy or Reading Horizons for app support, or lighter phonics programs paired with rich read-alouds for kids with fewer decoding struggles.

The publisher has continued to refine and expand the line with updated editions, additional readers, online training for parents, and optional video content. The underlying scope and sequence, however, has stayed consistent, so newer resources typically layer on support rather than replace your existing books.

Start with the placement guidance, pick a reasonable subset of activities that fit your child (you don’t need them all), and use the video lessons or online resources to offload some teaching if you’re new to the method.

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Meet Denise

Denise Eide is an educator, author, and social entrepreneur who has worked in literacy instruction since the mid-1990s. She is the founder and president of Logic of English and the author of the award-winning book Uncovering the Logic of English, which explains how phonograms and spelling rules account for the vast majority of English words. Motivated in part by her own sons’ early reading struggles, she has become a national speaker on the science of reading and on making high-quality literacy instruction accessible to all students. A fun fact: Denise loves showing audiences that English is not crazy by explaining seemingly odd spellings in just a few minutes.