I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😊

I also like how you shared your personal experience with teaching your child. It makes the review feel more genuine and practical, not just a summary. The part about spelling struggles and using simple rules like the silent “e” example was especially helpful—it shows how the book can actually be applied in real situations.

I think personally, I really like Logic of English Foundations for helping kids learn to read in a systematic, fun way. However, I didn’t really find the Logic of English essentials kid-friendly for the elementary ages once a kid is reading. I still really like Brave Writer and use it with my older kids to preserve their love of reading and help them learn to be creative writers.

You are welcome. I think you have a great plan! Good luck with your school year!

Hi, Maggie! I did use Logic of English Foundations, but I actually only stuck with it for one school year. I am back to using Brave Writer. My rising first grader will be loosely following the Wand this year and my third and fifth graders will be doing Arrow guides along with freewrites. (I do most of the actual writing for my third grader, while she narrates her thoughts to me.) That being said, I think the Logic of English Foundations program is a very well-thought out, clear, easy-to-follow program. It is just very time-intensive. Personally, I prefer Brave Writer’s more laid back approach. That being said, even though I stopped using Logic of English’s curriculum, I do still use their phonogram flashcards with all my kids from time to time and I’m still planning to use the Doodling Dragon series of three books with my first grader. I think knowing the phonograms is helpful for spelling and sounding out difficult words. I just didn’t find the rigor of Logic of English necessary at this young of an age. Personally, I prefer the whimsy and enchantment of Brave Writer. Good luck!