I’m currently working through Logic of English with my 8-year-old. There are two parts to Logic of English (LOE); Foundations and Essentials. Foundations is intended for ages 4-7 and Essentials targets ages 8 and up.
Foundations has 4 levels: A, B, C, and D. If your child is already closer to 7 years of age, they might benefit more by just jumping straight into the Essentials program. There are 3 levels in Essentials, A, B, and C. There is a placement test online to help determine which level would best suit your child.
We’re about halfway through Foundations D so it felt like a good time to share my experience about this program.
We found the curriculum in first grade, where we completed Foundations A and B. In second grade we completed C, and now my son is in third grade. After we finish with Foundations this school year we will move to their more advanced program, Essentials, in fourth grade.
Foundations is considered a comprehensive curriculum, meaning you don’t need to add additional curriculum to meet standards. There is an online option as well, but you’ll still need the physical copy as the online version is just supplementary.
Note that hands-on learning plays a pivotal role in overall growth, and while online curriculum can be a useful tool for busy households, it lacks the critical elements that in-person, tactile experiences offer.
What I Love about Logic of English:
- Scripted – as a new homeschooler, figuring out how to teach can be intimidating! I love how LOE includes script so you know exactly what to say and when.
- Tips – there are a number of teacher tips, multi-sensory fun, challenges, and speech tips in the sidebar of each lesson to help with instruction and extension activities. I like to read these ahead of time so I can collect any additional items needed to amp up our lessons.
- Suitable for multiple learning styles – between the phonogram books, readers, soundtracks, spelling analysis videos, phonogram flash cards, tiles and game cards, this curriculum provides an immersive experience that works for all learning styles.
- Adaptable – often little learners don’t have enough strength in their hands to write properly. For Foundations A and B we mostly used a dry erase board and colorful markers, stickers, or alphabet stamps for spelling.
- Community – there is an active Facebook group “Logic of English Family User Group” where you can post questions and receive quality feedback quickly. The search function is my favorite because there are often many other users who have the same questions and you can just scroll through to find the answers you need.
- Gradual Progression – the lessons increase in length with additional sections added as the student progresses through levels A-D. As students build endurance, lessons add extra spelling words, comprehension questions, and longer readers.
- Milestones and Achievements – there are certificates at the end of each level, and students are encouraged to celebrate their accomplishments – check out our alphabet party below!
As my oldest son wraps up Foundations and looks ahead to Essentials, I’m excited to continue using Logic of English as a key part of his education and to see how it supports his growth in the years to come.
My younger son will be starting his own journey with Foundations next year in kindergarten.
In conclusion, Logic of English has been an invaluable resource in our homeschooling journey, offering a structured and adaptable approach to language arts. With its detailed scripts, multi-sensory learning, and community support, LOE caters to various learning styles. The gradual progression builds confidence and stamina, while milestone celebrations and certificates help recognize and celebrate student achievements.
If LOE is on your shortlist of curriculum to try, I highly recommend you give it a chance!