# Curriculum Options Information on curriculum and resource suggestions. # Getting Started With Selecting Curriculum #### Curriculum Picks [Curriculum Picks](https://learningcommons.ca/curriculum-options/) provide just one suggestion for each of the core subjects for each grade, meeting the needs of most typical home-educating students. The trick to finding the Curriculum Picks quickly is to filter Curriculum Options ONLY by GRADE and the Feature “HCOS Pick.” [](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-08/YBRimage.png) #### Curriculum Options If you would like more choices than our Curriculum Picks offer, the [Curriculum Options](https://learningcommons.ca/curriculum-options/) page on our website provides a searchable selection of resources. #### Curriculum Selection Tools and Tips Webinar This webinar provides an overview of the curriculum selection process and references many curriculum options that may work for your situation. Slide deck: [bit.ly/Curriculum-Selection-23](https://bit.ly/Curriculum-Selection-23) #### Curriculum Consultations If you need assistance selecting curriculum, please be in touch with your support teacher. Our Curriculum Consultant, Cynthia Duncalfe is also available for consultations with HCOS enrolled or registered families via her [online calendar](https://calendly.com/cynthia-duncalfe). # New Page ### What is this? Axis is a website geared toward building lifelong faith by helping parents and caring adults talk with teens about topics they might not otherwise discuss. Their vision is to see all caring adults equipped with the conversation, discipleship and cultural translation skills needed to reach the next generation for Christ. They began as a ministry offering resources to families and youth workers; several years ago, the ministry morphed into an online one and has since expanded. You will notice that this site does not tell you (or your teens) how to think. Instead, it gives up-to-date information and asks questions, which you may use to open discussion with your students or children.
NOTE: Some of the information may be sensitive to specific age groups. This site is recommended for middle grades and older with the guidance of an adult and/or teacher.
### How can it help me? ### How do I use it? ### Where do I find it? # Educational Apps for Tablets & Phones This page contains free and paid app suggestions in a variety of subject areas and grade levels. #### HCOS + Flex Apps These are the app versions of tools and platforms available to enrolled students through HCOS + Flex. Please search [SOPHIE](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families) to learn more about accessing the Resources and visit the Learning Commons website to find passwords for our Subscriptions.**Name** | **Description** | **Links** |
Canva for Education | Graphic design | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/canva-design-photo-video/id897446215) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=canva&c=apps) |
Google Workspace | Calendar, Docs, Drive, Gmail | [Apple App Store](https://www.apple.com/ca/search/google?src=serp) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=google&c=apps) |
Grammarly | Writing and proofreading | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/grammarly-ai-writing-keyboard/id1158877342) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grammarly.android.keyboard&hl=en_CA) |
Read&Write | Reading and assistive technology | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/read-write/id934749270) [Chrome Webstore](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Links** |
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr | Movies and quizzes from the BrainPOP website | [BrainPOP Apps](https://www.brainpop.com/about/apps/) (Apple App Store and Google Play) |
Matific | Skill-building numeracy games | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/matific-maths-game/id1440019986) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=matific+app&c=apps) |
Reading Eggs | Skill-based literacy games | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/reading-eggs-learn-to-read/id726696040?mt=8) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=reading+eggs&c=apps) |
RightNow Media | Bible study video resources | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/rightnow-media/id925747028) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=rightnow+media&c=apps) |
Sora | eBooks and audiobooks library | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sora-by-overdrive-education/id1376592326) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=sora&c=apps) |
Tynker | Coding-based math games | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=tynker&c=apps) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Adult Colouring Book | Digital colouring book | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/adult-colouring-book-pigment/id1062006344) |
DMD Panorama | Photo and video 3D camera app | $12.99 (Apple) Free (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/dmd-panorama/id441183050) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=dmd+panorama&c=apps) |
GarageBand | Music recording and editing app | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/garageband/id682658836?mt=12) |
iMovie | Movie editing app | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/garageband/id682658836?mt=12) |
Lapse It | Time-lapse and stop motion video creator | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lapse-it/id539108382) |
Paper | Digital sketchbook | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/paper-by-wetransfer/id506003812#?platform=ipad) |
PicCollage EDU | Photo editor and collage creator | $2.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/piccollage-edu-collage-maker/id977081997) |
Pixlr | Photo Editor | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixlr-photo-editor-retouch/id526783584) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Pixlr%20Photo%20Editor&c=apps) |
Procreate | Digital art creator and editor | $17.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/procreate/id425073498) |
Stop Motion Studio | Stop motion video creator | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cateater.stopmotionstudio) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Articulation Essentials 2.0 | Speech therapy support | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/articulation-essentials-lite/id1180068605) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mts.articulationessentials.pro.lite) |
Articulation Station | Speech therapy support | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/articulation-station/id467415882) |
Audio Notebook | Voice recorder | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audio-notebook-voice-recorder/id720435436) |
Mod Math | Adaptive math notation | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/modmath/id821892964?ls=1) |
SnapType | Worksheet digitization and editing | Free | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/snaptype/id1124115982?mt=8) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=SnapType&c=apps) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Bible App for Kids | Interactive Bible stories for children | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bible-app-for-kids/id668692393) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bible.kids) |
BibleProject | Interactive Bible resources and classes | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bibleproject/id1523687027) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=bible+project&c=apps) |
Keys for Kids Ministries | Daily devotionals | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keys-for-kids-ministries/id1247475861) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.keysforkids.dailydevotional) |
Superbook Kids Bible | Interactive Bible stories and resources | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/superbook-kids-bible/id606378030) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.cbn.superbook.bible.app.android) |
YouVersion Bible | Digital Bible resource | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bible/id282935706) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=youversion&c=apps) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Be Focused (Apple) Focus To-Do (Google) | Time management support | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/be-focused-pomodoro-timer/id973130201) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superelement.pomodoro) |
CamScanner | Document scanner | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=camscanner&c=apps) |
Evernote | Notes and task organizer | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/evernote-notes-organizer/id281796108) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Evernote&c=apps) |
Genius Scan | Document scanner | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-app-genius-scan/id377672876) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzlylabs.geniusscan.free) |
Noteability | Notes organizer | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/notability-notes-pdf/id360593530?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) |
Time Timer | Visual time management | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/time-timer/id332520417) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timetimer.android) |
Vantage | Scheduling and calendar tool | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/vantage-calendar/id777313686#?platform=iphone) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Blending Sounds 1 | Skill-building phonics games | $19.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/blending-sounds-1-phonics-words-for-beginners/id883245394) |
Brain Works | Sensory breaks | $11.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/brain-works/id524997517) |
Choiceworks Calendar | Visual calendar and time management | $17.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/choiceworks-calendar/id791053105) |
Conversation Builder Teen | Skill-building conversation tools | $39.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/conversationbuilderteen/id551522479) |
Exploring Emotions | Social emotional learning | $9.99 (Apple) $12.99 (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://learningcommons.ca/) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuypers.zonesEE) |
First Then Visual Schedule | Visual calendar and time management | $19.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/first-then-visual-schedule-hd/id624035410) |
Keedogo Plus | Simplified keyboard layout | $3.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/keedogo-plus/id918496636) |
Letter Sounds 1 | Skill-building letter sounds games | $19.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/letter-sounds-1-phonics-graphemes-for-beginners/id771807063) |
School of Multi-Step Directions | Auditory comprehension and listening skills | $24.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/school-of-multi-step-directions/id668209269) |
Sight Words 1 | Skill-building sight words games | $19.99 | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sight-words-1-common-english-words/id849060802) |
The Sounding Out Machine | Assistive reading tools | $3.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-sounding-out-machine/id1063090009?ign-mpt=uo%3D8) |
The Zones of Regulation | Social emotional learning | $7.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/the-zones-of-regulation/id610272864) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Zones%20of%20Regulation&c=apps) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Book Creator | eBooks creator | $3.99 | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/app/book-creator-0-make-books/id661166101) |
IXL | Skill-building literacy games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ixl-math-practice/id693689912) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=IXL%20-%20Math%20and%20English&c=apps) |
LetterSchool | Handwriting skills | $12.99 (Apple) Free (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/letterschool-block-letters/id435476174) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letterschool.lite) |
Me: A Kid’s Story | Digital diary creator | $4.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/me-a-kids-diary-by-tinybop/id1126531257) |
Storybird | eBooks creator | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/storybird/id1461691231) |
Strip Designer | eComics creator | $4.99 | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/strip-designer/id314780738?mt=8) |
Tell About This | Photo prompt caption creator | $3.99 | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/tell-about-this/id781841086?mt=8) |
Text Twist | Letter games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-twist-word-games/id1576157508) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Text%20Twist&c=apps) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Doctor Lowhigh | Ordering values | $0.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/doctor-lowhigh/id876998884) |
Equilibrians | Balancing equations | $2.99 (Apple) Free (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/equilibrians/id1185452190) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Equilibrians&c=apps) |
Euclidean Lands | Puzzle-based math games | $6.99 | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/euclidean-lands/id1181212221?mt=8) |
IXL | Skill-building numeracy games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ixl-math-practice/id693689912) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=IXL%20-%20Math%20and%20English&c=apps) |
King of Math | Skill-building numeracy games | Free (Apple) $4.09 (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/king-of-maths/id473904402) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oddrobo.kom) |
King of Math 2 | Skill-building numeracy games | $3.99 (Apple) $4.09 (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/king-of-math-2-full-game/id978643377) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oddrobo.kom2) |
Lightbot | Coding-based math games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/lightbot-code-hour/id873943739) |
Math Slide | Multiplication and division | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/math-slide-multiply-divide/id588829554) |
Monument Valley | Geometry-based math games | $4.99 (Apple) $6.99 (Google) | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/monument-valley/id728293409) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Monument%20Valley&c=apps) |
Odd Bot Out | Puzzle-based math games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/odd-bot-out/id919968216) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Odd%20Bot%20Out&c=apps) |
Prodigy | Puzzle-based math games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/modmath/id821892964?ls=1) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Prodigy&c=apps) |
ReflexMath | Skill-building numeracy games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/reflex-student/id892510181) |
ScratchJr | Coding-based math games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scratchjr/id895485086) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=scratch%20jr&c=apps) |
SET Pro HD | Puzzle-based math games | $6.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/set-pro-hd/id381004916) |
Swift Playgrounds | Coding-based math games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/swift-playgrounds/id908519492) |
**Name** | **Description** | **Cost** | **Links** |
Biodigital Human | 3D anatomy virtual model | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/biodigital-human-3d-anatomy/id771825569) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=BioDigital%20Human&c=apps) |
Frog Dissection | Virtual dissection lab | $4.99 | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/frog-dissection/id377626675) |
IXL | Skill-building science games | Free | [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ixl-math-practice/id693689912) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=IXL%20-%20Math%20and%20English&c=apps) |
NASA Visualization Explorer | Space research and exploration | Free | [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/nasa-visualization-explorer/id448700202) [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nasa.gsfc.nasavizprod) |
The Explorer’s Library by Tinybop | Skill-building science games | $2.99-$4.99 | [Tinybop Apps](https://tinybop.com/apps) (Apple Play Store) |
Parents should preview resources to ensure suitability for their students.
### Accessing External Resources #### Kindergarten to Grade 5**[Curiosity Machine](https://www.curiositymachine.org/challenges/)** | Design challenges across various subject areas |
**[Design Squad Global](http://pbskids.org/designsquad)** | Compete to create solutions to engineering challenges |
**[Instructables](https://www.instructables.com/)** | Learn how to make anything, one step at a time. |
****[Little Inventors](https://www.littleinventors.org/challenges/)**** | Design challenges and resources that encourage children to think up and draw great invention ideas. |
**[Makers Empire](https://www.makersempire.com/download/)** | 3D design tool to create, download, and print original or community-based objects |
**[The Tech at Home](https://www.thetech.org/athome)** | STEM and design challenge activities for K-12 learners |
**[The Young Inventors](https://www.theyounginventors.org/)** | Challenges designed to demonstrate how inventions can improve people’s lives |
**[Tinkercad](https://www.tinkercad.com/)** | Three workspaces where students can design: 3D Design, Codeblocks, and Circuits |
**[8notes.com](https://www.8notes.com/)** | Sheet music and resources for musicians, including tuners, chord charts, and lessons |
**[Blob Opera](https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw?cp=e30.)** | Create your opera-inspired song; no music skills required |
**[GarageBand](https://www.apple.com/ca/mac/garageband/)** | Music creation studio with a complete sound library |
**[Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM](https://educationcloset.com/units/)** | Arts-integrated online learning experiences for students that include videos and lesson plans |
**[MetKids](https://www.metmuseum.org/collection/metkids/)** | Whimsical, kid-friendly intro to the wide art world with videos and interactive activities |
**[PBS Learning Media’s Arts Education](https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/the-arts/)** | Resources, videos, and interactive lessons in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts |
**[TedEd Visual Arts](https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=visual-arts)** | Instructional videos with comprehension and guided discussion questions |
**[Art For Kids Hub](https://www.youtube.com/@artforkidshub)** | Online YouTube videos teaching young children to draw |
**[Bankaroo](https://www.bankaroo.com/)** | A virtual bank for kids where you can teach them about the value of money in a safe environment |
**[EVERFI](https://everfi.com/k-12/)** | Standards-aligned, research-based digital lessons to teach students to thrive in an ever-changing world. |
**[Thrively](http://www.thrively.com/)** | Guides students through a student-centred journey to discover their strengths, increase their self-awareness, set goals and track progress, build skills, and learn real-world problem-solving |
[**SignalHill**](https://thesignalhill.com/) | Life-building teaching tools to help you inspire and equip your K-12 students |
**[Lino](https://en.linoit.com/)** | A sticky-note tool to organize and collect information and can be shared with parents and teachers |
**[Screencastify](https://www.screencastify.com/)** | Empowering students to demonstrate and share their learning |
**[Seesaw](https://seesaw.com/)** | Students share their learning with others through digital portfolios |
**[Wakelet](http://www.wakelet.com/)** | Save, organize, and share any content from across the web |
**[Code.org](https://code.org/)** | Hundreds of computer science activities and tutorials |
**[Codeable Crafts](https://www.codeablecrafts.com/)** | Animate stories with accessible drawing tools and coding blocks |
**[CS First](https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home)** | Makes coding easy to teach and fun to use |
**[Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/)** | Code, share, and remix stories, games, and animations |
**[ScratchJr](https://www.scratchjr.org/)** | As above, for ages 5-7 |
**[National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)](https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/)** | Draft an entire novel in just one month in motivational virtual spaces |
**[Quill](https://www.quill.org/)** | Free writing and grammar activities and tools |
**[ReadWorks](https://www.readworks.org/)** | Differentiated reading passages designed to improve comprehension |
**[StoryJumper](http://www.storyjumper.com/school)** | an easy way for students to write, narrate, and illustrate their stories. Find informative, expository, collaborative, narrative, and creative writing project ideas, suggestions on topics to write about and digital storytelling ideas. Your students can then use our tools to create and narrate a book, print it on-demand, and publish a book they can hold and hear |
**[Storyline Online](https://www.storylineonline.net/)** | read-along books read via video by actors and authors. Each book includes a supplemental curriculum a credentialed elementary educator developed to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners |
**[Whooo’s Reading](https://www.whooosreading.org/)** | a website with a clear mission: to help students think more critically about whatever they read through open-ended rather than multiple-choice reading quizzes. |
Please email Library Administrator Shandra Wiebe for more information: [swiebe@onlineschool.ca](mailto:shandra.wiebe@onlineschool.ca)