ALL ABOUT READING vs THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL | Which Homeschool Curriculum is Better?

It's the battle of All About Reading vs The Good and The Beautiful! So many of you wanted to see my comparison of these two homeschool reading programs, so here you have it. :)
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[@kayleighjohnson3612]

I just want to say thank you for all the content you put out! I've been researching preschool curriculum options for my preschool aged kiddo and your channel has been so helpful in helping me lay out my options. My kids are just a tad behind yours in age, so it's been so awesome finding someone close to the same stages we are in, with recent content that hasn't aged yet.

[@FinnandLoch]

You explained this so well I no longer feel intimated and overwhelmed with the options. THANK YOU!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@blairbardot53]

Awesome review! I have both curriculums but I personally lean toward All About Reading because is approved by The Science of Reading and Orton Gillingham Method. Lots of science (brain MRI , studies and proof ) behind The Science of Reading and the fact that AAR is approved by them, gives me a huge peace of mind. Also, I’ve never seen my kid read and comprehend as much as he does now with All About Reading. Amazing curriculum! ALSO! Is not only about reading , there’s a lot of ELA in the workbook. Story order, Expressive Language comprehension , there’s way more than just reading . The student workbook teaches your kid wayyyy more than just reading. Amazing curriculum!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

The fact that it's well-researched is definitely very reassuring! :)

[@omne-trium-perfectum]

Such a good review! My 6 yr old started out in 2020 with TGTB level K, I quickly realized it was too much at first. So we stopped, started AAR level one. We are getting close to finishing it up, but we was getting too stressed out with it. So now we are taking a break from AAR and back to TGTB. For him, he’s doing good switching back and forth when one gets tough. I’m so glad to see I’m not the only switcher. 🤣

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Totally not alone!

[@daisychainprinciples3374]

We are going with all about reading this year and I am so excited!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yay! Hope you love it!

[@jenniferrasicci3071]

Thank you so much for this! I did Abeka to TG&TB for my daughter and she loves to read and is doing so well but my son did TG&TB Primer and started into K and I also felt like he isn't getting it fast enough. I am also now going to do AAR with him before moving on. Thanks so much!

[@TheWhimsicalHomemaker]

That was a really great comparison! Thank you

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

My pleasure!

[@brandiwoeckener2220]

I’ve been searching the internet for someone who has done exactly this! I wanted to start AAR and isolate reading before beginning TGATB curriculum for K! Thanks for sharing!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jopain4514]

Thankyou so much for your content - so informative!!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@FamilyValuesTV]

Great review! We've decided to do both, TGTB K and AAR. 👌🏽

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yay! Enjoy. :)

[@crystalh28]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I have been considering All About Reading.

[@blairbardot53]

Best curriculum ever ! Approved by The Science of Reading and Orton gillingham method

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You're so welcome!

[@lifewithginab]

Very helpful review! 👌 thanks for sharing ❤

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

My pleasure 😊

[@mamadsthisthat8573]

I feel the same way with All About Reading & TBATB. I used both 2021-2022 school year level 1. We received All About Reading 1st, so we worked with that and I believe it help set her up for success with TGATB LA. We are doing level 2 2022-2023 school year. I loved them both

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I totally agree. My son is really enjoying TGTB now.

[@juliacarter1280]

I LOVE All About Reading! I have TGTB as well and it's still in the packaging. I haven't even used it.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It's so good!

[@whitney5581]

Thanks for sharing! We've used TGTB and Ready to Read, but am considering trying All About Reading next year. So thank you for the information.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@rebekahp741]

How are you liking R2R? I’m looking at these three curriculum for my oldest and I can’t decide!

[@whitney5581]

@@rebekahp741 I've actually been looking it a lot. I find it goes at a good pace, not too slow not too fast, and it presents the information in a fun and interesting way. This program also includes math concepts, but we do add another math program along side this. The teacher's guide includes a lot of science and interesting information, so I feel we are covering a lot of subjects with the R2R. That being said, I haven't used any other program that's intention was specific to teaching reading so it's hard to compare, but I have been overall happy with it, and my 6 year old has been catching on quite well. Hope that helps!

[@meghanamidei5035]

I’ve used both and agree! AAR isn’t my favorite curriculum. I LOVE TG&TB. My dyslexic daughter needed OG method to get started but now uses TG&TB LA and it is a great fit. My younger son learned to read with TG&TB and it was perfect for him. He was more of a natural reader though.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

So nice that we can make curriculum work for our kids instead of forcing the issue! :)

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

We love TGTB language arts but I’ve noticed it’s advanced. We teach reading by phonics but have found we can do that TGTB. We started wiv level 1 tho. We did the 1st level fast as my kids had to be pulled out of school and needed a better foundation. It’s ok to use 2 curriculums together wen needed!!! We make TGTB work for us. We’ve been close to using all about reading

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes! Blending curriculums totally works!

[@cherietuck3528]

We love AAR ... we do love TGATB for handwriting though as well. 😍

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes! Totally love TGTB handwriting.

[@jamiebirzer2746]

Loved this video. What a great review. TGATB just didnt work for us. My daughter cried nearly everyday when we did it. My kiddo isnt the type to just take instruction at face value - she wanted an explanation for everything. TGATB didnt offer that and when there was an exception to a rule, I just had to tell her that I didnt know why. AAR leaves zero gaps. There is an explanation for EVERYTHING, which I appreciated. I loved the art work in TGATB but that was about it. 🥺

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

The new version is a vast improvement but I completely understand where you're coming from. :)

[@SummerMeyers]

I love the All About Reading readers. They are beautiful and easy to jump in. We do Good and the Beautiful for English, but I like bringing in the All About Reading Readers to supplement. Great comparison video! 💕💕

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I totally agree!

[@brittanyolga]

This review was so helpful I have 3 year old and I am already trying to figure out which reading program to use in the next few years!! 😂

[@jocypare6019]

samee

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joellecollins2936]

I had heard that TGATB was a bit advanced so I’ve been going through “how to teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons”. Even though he has been getting bored of that format, he seems to be picking up reading quite nicely. So I feel he with be fine with TGATB. With that said, I did purchase the 3 readers from all about reading today! It is always nice to have more practice material on hand and they looked beautiful. I don’t know if you’ve checked out TGATB’s new language arts curriculum but they just released “my first nature readers” and they are bound like the all about reading readers and are so beautifully illustrated. I think that teaching my kids to read is such a privilege and a joy. It’s such a special milestone, like learning to walk.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I have seen the nature readers. They look lovely! :)

[@sylvergallardo]

i was thinking the same as im teaching my child right now TYC and want to get TGATB and also get the AAR readers. lol how did that go for you?

[@ewalanger5415]

Hello from Canada :) It was great to watch your review as we have tried both curriculums as well. My son is going to be 8 in November and last year, the Level 1 program was too much for him, so we just did phonics practice and Ready to Read from Gather Round. His reading has taken off..he went from not being able to sound out any letters last September to reading at a grade 2/3 level now AND not crying when he sees a book or a pencil :D We are currently finishing up All About Spelling Level 1 and will be moving onto All About Spelling Level 2. I am thinking about switching back and forth between my Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gr. 2 (Which we love- teaches LA through read alouds and poems), and TGATB Level 2, to change things up and get some more grammar practice. I love what you mentioned in another video how the curriculum has to work for your family . I have watched many videos that have been critical of various curriculums because people used them as prescribed and it didn't work. I like to pull from multiple sources that will match my kids' learning styles and interests. We are new to homeschooling- just started our 2nd year. I finally gave myself permission to adapt curriculum to suit our needs and it has led to sooo much less frustration and tears all around. Good luck with your year! NZ is on my bucket list to visit one day :D

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Adapting curriculum brings SO MUCH freedom! Glad you found what works for your family. :)

[@rebekahp741]

Did you use all of R2R? I’ve been trying to decide on reading curriculum and have been looking at that one as well as TGTB and AAR. I just don’t know what to choose!

[@ewalanger5415]

@@rebekahp741 by the time I found out about Gather Round my son was at the Level 3 book so we just did Ice and Snow and On the Savannah At that point he had had negative experiences with writing and reading from school so writing led to frustration and tears . This program had many varied activities and short lessons which he really enjoyed plus he loved learning about the two different continents and animals . It worked for us :D we are now using Learning Language Arts Through Literature , All About Spelling, and Writing without Tears: Building Writers Level B for Gr 2 :)

[@sararichardson3545]

I think using the bob books for extra practice alongside TGTB is also a really good way to go. They get more practice that way so the concepts stick

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes, that makes a lot of sense. :)

[@carli6407]

Thank you for this!!!! I'm a newbie and have heard that both of these are great! They're not cheap so I'd rather not buy the wrong one!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@TacklingTheGiants]

TGTB is free in downloaded form on their website!

[@carli6407]

@@TacklingTheGiants Thanks! I already went through the K but might see if I can print off the preschool for my 4.5 year old! Although there is something satisfying about getting a new course book in the mail!

[@DK-tq3fy]

I so wished TGAB would have worked for our kids. My youngest needed reading intervention so we switched to Logic of English for him. My oldest reads at a HS level but needed help with grammar rules. He tested grammar wise in 4th and they recommended we start there. He reads C.S. Lewis so the readers were babyish for him. I wish they had some flexibility in levels for kids like my son. It is a beatiful, well thought out curriculum though. Wish we could use the LA.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes, it's a shame it doesn't work for everyone but I guess that's just like any curriculum. I agree that it's beautiful.

[@jwrightgardening]

Am I the only one who wishes I could just take the beautiful art work in TGAB and stick it with the pedagogy of different curriculums?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I can totally relate!

[@faithfullyinfertile]

I agree with you. AAR is far superior for teaching a child to read compared to TG&TB!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It's a solid program for sure. :)

[@dominiquesierra4515]

For everyone using both AAR & TGTB, which phonics cards do you use? Both?

[@brittanybeacham5143]

This is so helpful! My daughter will be three in the fall and we'll be starting with TGATB Pre-K, and then we have the K Primer as well. I suspect she'll get through both in a year no problem, so I've been wondering if we should jump straight into TGATB Level K when she's 4, or have a K curriculum for the bridge year that's at a lower level - perhaps either All About Reading or Language Lessons for a Living Education (and then TGATB K the following year when she's actually 5).

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I'd recommend AAR over Masterbooks to be honest! It's a much more thorough reading program. :)

[@brittanybeacham5143]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse Thank you! I definitely prefer something more thorough.

[@jacobjohannes7123]

I’ve been trying to decide what to do this year. I’m currently working through the K Primer from TGTB with my newly 4 yr old. I’ve been considering AAR and Happy Cheetah reading for her next year. I definitely think the Level K TGTB will move too fast for us

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It is a great program but it definitely moves quickly.

[@thethriceblessednest7165]

Thank you so much for this comparison! I have been SO torn which to use! We have LOVED the all about reading pre-reading level, but my son is ready for a bit more (but not quite ready for reading!) so we started TGAB primer and he loves that too! I went ahead and bought AAR level 1, but was also thinking of printing out TGAB kindergarten and try both to see what he wants. If I start with AAR and complete the first level, what level do you think I should go to with TGAB?? Are you planning to do level K after AAR just to not miss the spelling and whatnot?? Or go into level 1?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

We'll probably do Level K and see how she does with it after AAR. If it's too easy we'll just move on. :)

[@freelandtr]

TGTB k is equivalent to AAR 1 + 2 as far as learning the phonograms goes.

[@candidlychaotic761]

For your son, what level for TGATB will you be using after finishing up one level of AAR? We use AAR and love it but I think at some point I want to switch to have more of the language arts all together.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

We'll be moving onto Level 1 LA next year and he'll technically be in 2nd grade. :)

[@sarahmorton1699]

Wonderful info! How would you recommend transitioning a reluctant reader from TG&TB to All About Reading. My first grader is just about to finish level K and it has been a struggle!!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

AAR lessons are meant to only be done for 20 mins at a time and they have LOADS of great ideas for making it fun. Seriously, it is really great. :)

[@yakelindaniel9809]

10:26 Hi… first thank you for all your videos! I love watching them(I’ve probably already said this in other comments). I’m a little confused in which Level for TG&TB I should use once I’m done with AAR 1. I’m debating if whether to continue with AAR or switch to TG&TB. 😊

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

TGTB has level testing on their site. I would start there. :)

[@homebodyjen752]

I just purchased the level k and level 1 language arts for my almost 4.5 year old. I’m new to this homeschooling business but after watching your video, I’m wondering if I should purchase the AAR level 1 and work through that first… but I’m also wondering if you did the other levels after 1. It seems that level 1 only offers certain phonemes and I’m overwhelmed by thinking of purchasing ALL levels.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

We only did level 1. I don't tend to ever purchase all grades of a curriculum as our needs change. :)

[@kimangele]

Hi! I loved your review! I have twin girls age 4 almost 5 in November. We've been using the good and the beautiful but it has been moving fast and I'm not entirely sure the girls are really grasping the concepts. They do fine but I just feel unsure that its sticking because other days they will act lost. So I'm really considering about taking the plunge and purchasing this curriculum to really help them build that strong foundation that I had as a child. How would you recommend doing this with twins? would I need two of everything? I usually have to work with one at a time because if not they will lean on the other for help.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You could totally just grab one set and use it for both. :) AAR doesn't have to be a consumable curriculum. Just save the activities in a folder. :)

[@ummabdurahman2263]

I have another question as well (sorry). When it comes to curriculum I mainly let my son decide and he loves them both. TGTB makes him laugh due to their videos, especially the "up" one and he enjoys the lady who did that one. He also loves AAR because of the letter tiles & activity book. He says to me, "mummy, I want to do TGTB because it's good & it's beautiful" then when we weren't doing AAR he asked me, "mumma, where's Sam?" So my question would be, is it possible to do both? I thought he was struggling with reading but I was at fault for not teaching him how to blend properly (I learnt how to read via memorizing). AAR helped me with that and now he's off like wild fire. If it is possible to do both, what would you recommend starting off with & how many days in a week? I know you said to do TGTB after AAR but I don't think he's really going to accept that, lol.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

The new edition of Level K from TGTB is really wonderful. We're now using that exclusively. I wouldn't personally use both as I feel as though it would be too much.

[@ummabdurahman2263]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse Thanks!

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

Do you think it would be better to use TGATP K Primer or TGATB preschool before AAR or should we skip TGATB altogether or use it along side each other?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It depends if your child knows their letters yet. If they know them then I would just start with AAR.

[@priscillaramos3033]

Hi, helpful video, thank you for sharing, did you and your son do level k in TGTB or the level k primer when you switched to All About Reading??

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

He had already completed the Level K Primer but when we moved to Level K it was moving too fast and so we switched. :)

[@priscillaramos3033]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse Oh ok.. thank you for answering.:)

[@ummabdurahman2263]

For the book itself, do you know any companies here in the US where I could also get that done?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Family Nest Printing does printing and binding for a really good price. :)

[@zoen9137]

So if you do all about reading for a year then switch to TGTB, would you go to jump to level 1 or do k TGTB after all about reading 1?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

This is a really good question. I think it depends on your kid specifically. Right now my plan is to do AAR 1 for my daughter's kindergarten year and then do TGTB Level K for 1st grade. If that's too easy for her I'll bump her up to level 1.

[@freelandtr]

You could start at the beginning of k for some review or start in the middle. If you jump to TGTB 1 you will miss some phonograms that weren’t taught in AAR 1

[@rachelslabaugh9944]

So do you stop AAR after level 1? And then move to TGAB level K?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes, that's what we did. :)

[@andrewjessicahersh9466]

After you do all about reading do you think you will finish tgab k or level 1?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

We're going to be finishing off Level k and then moving onto level 1. :)

[@samanthagraveswalters8443]

With the sight words we just decode. I hate sight words lol

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

They are a pain for sure!

[@hannahscott3476]

Would you suggest adding other materials to all about reading for a second grader that’s having trouble with reading confidence? I want to do all about reading to help him get solid but I feel like if I’m just doing all about reading maybe I am not doing enough for language arts.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I would probably add something really basic in for grammar and writing, but I wouldn't push it. You really want reading to be solid first. The rest can be caught up on. :)

[@allisonmaribel9020]

Hi, is AAR very focused intensive? Meaning it makes your child learn all the rules out there?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It does focus on rules but it's age-appropriate and not overwhelming.

[@babybellalovesbeagle]

Are you using the new good and the beautiful or the old one? Ty

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

This is the newest version. :)

[@Crimeprincess]

How did you print all those pages? Did you have to buy a few ink cartridges to print all of the text book pages? (For the language arts good and the beautiful book)

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I have a full video on this. :) I have an Ecotank printer which makes it very affordable and simple to do.

[@Crimeprincess]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse Thanks! Your awesome! I will go watch that!!

[@bricehagens7956]

Looking for a curriculum for my son who just turned 5 in May. We did TG&TB preschool program this past school year which he did very well with, however, the kindergarten curriculum appears that it will move way too fast for him. So which AAR curriculum would be comparable to level K of TG&TB (I see you are showing level 1)? I saw their pre-reading level, and although my son had not started reading yet, it almost looks too easy being that he already knows all of his letters and sounds. Also, if you use AAR, what do you recommend to supplement additionally for math, handwriting, etc?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

AAR Level 1 is the best level to start with. We like Math With Confidence for math and The Good & The Beautiful for handwriting. :)

[@ketotae6530]

Oh boy... I'm back peddling on my decision of using TGATB now. Buuut $150 vs. $57 is a massive difference. 😒 🤔

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Oh, definitely give it a go first! You may find it works perfectly fine. :)

[@melissamatson7002]

You can buy used and resell AAR to help with cost.

[@ketotae6530]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse thank you. I love all of your content. It's not only what you share but how you present it.

[@ketotae6530]

@@melissamatson7002 where have you had the best luck, fb market?

[@sarahwilliamson4885]

What grade level would a child be after finishing level one of AAR?

[@freelandtr]

The Good and the Beautiful k is equivalent to doing both levels one and two of all about reading as far as learning the phonograms goes.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes, I would agree with this. Jack will have completed TGTB K and AAR level 1 at the end of the year and will then be moving on to TGTB Level 1. :)

[@AR-k39]

What do you recommend for preschool? We are switching from TGATB kindergarten to AAR level 1. I want a more phonics based lesson for her until she’s a great reader and we loved the preschool curriculum for TGATB. I’m wondering if I should start my son on AAR preschool or just do good and the beautiful and then switch.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Both use phonics to teach reading, so you can’t go wrong there. If TGTB is working well for you then I’d probably just continue with it.

[@AR-k39]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse he heard some say TGATB isn’t as much and it got me worried, maybe because there are so many sight words?

[@randi.yeshuas_disciple]

May I ask what printer you use?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I use the Epson Ecotank.