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Curriculum Correlations

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Math Math Curriculum Comparison Chart This quick reference chart compares various math curricul...

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Adding Public Library Accounts

Learning Commons for Families Sora eBooks & Audiobooks

You can use Sora to access eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along books through HCOS and your local p...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

Changing the Loan Period

Learning Commons for Families Sora eBooks & Audiobooks

The standard load period in Sora is 14 days, however, there are options for 7, 21, and 28 days. S...

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Assistive Technology

Learning Commons for Families Sora eBooks & Audiobooks

Different fonts and formatting styles are available to meet many reading needs.  OpenDyslexic O...

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Profiles & Badges

Learning Commons for Families Sora eBooks & Audiobooks

Users can set up their Sora profile to add personalization and collect badge rewards. Go to http...

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Book Formats

Learning Commons for Families Sora eBooks & Audiobooks

There are three main book formats in Sora: eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along books. eBooks eBo...

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Curriculum Donations

Learning Commons for Families Curriculum Options

The Learning Commons welcomes donations of gently used curriculum (e.g., no rips or marks on page...

Updated 1 month ago by Shandra Wiebe

Educational Apps for Tablets & Phones

Learning Commons for Families Curriculum Options

This page contains free and paid app suggestions in a variety of subject areas and grade levels. ...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

External Online Resources

Learning Commons for Families Curriculum Options

Overview We’ve curated dozens of educational resources available for free online. These sites of...

Updated 1 month ago by Erin Duncan

Twig Science Reporter

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Twig Science Reporter (K-8) is a weekly science news service. The brainchild of Twig Education an...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

World Watch News

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World Watch News (Grades 7-12) contains current news stories from Christian journalists through e...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

World Book

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World Book (K-Grade 12) is the leading online encyclopedia. The website is accessed through Focus...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Tynker

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Tynker (K-Grade 10) teaches coding as students create games and animated projects. Students gain ...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Twig Science

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Twig Science (Grades 6-10) is an interactive science program that immerses students in the exciti...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

TeachingBooks

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TeachingBooks (K-Grade12) is an online database that explores children’s books and young adult li...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

rightnow MEDIA

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rightnow MEDIA (K-Grade 12) is a video library of Bible study topics for students of all ages, in...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, & Reading Eggspress

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Reading Eggs (K-Grade 7) focuses on a core phonics and sight words curriculum using skills and st...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

ProQuest (Historical BC Newspapers)

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ProQuest (Historical BC newspapers) (Grades 8-12) includes over 365 million pages of world-class ...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next

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PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next (K-Grade 5) are searchable databases covering animals, science, biogra...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

National Geographic Kids

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National Geographic Kids (K-Grade 7) is a children's magazine published by the National Geographi...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba