Curriculum Support for Students

Learning at Home Resources

This page supports students and families in accessing Ontario curriculum–aligned learning at home. The resources below are organized by program area and include parent guides, digital tools, and trusted learning platforms commonly used in Ontario schools.

Ontario Ministry of Education — Curriculum

These resources outline the official Ontario curriculum expectations and provide clear, parent-friendly explanations.

• Ontario Curriculum 

  https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum

  An overview of curriculum expectations set by the Ministry of Education.

• Parent Guides to Education in Ontario 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/education-ontario-parent-guides

  Plain-language explanations of what students learn at school and how learning is assessed.

Kindergarten Support

Resources to support play-based, inquiry-rich learning in Full-Day Kindergarten.

• Kindergarten Program 

  https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/kindergarten

  Ontario’s curriculum framework for Kindergarten.

• Kindergarten Guide for Parents 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/kindergarten-guide-parents

  An overview of learning expectations and ways families can support learning at home.

• Play-Based Learning 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/play-based-learning-parent-guide

  An explanation of how play supports thinking, communication, and well-being.

• Assessment and Communication in Kindergarten 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/kindergarten-program-communication-learning 

  Information about assessment, observation, and reporting in Kindergarten.

Language Support

(Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication)

Resources to support literacy development from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Curriculum and Guides

• Language Curriculum 

  https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/subject/language

  Ontario curriculum expectations for language.

• Language Curriculum Parent Guide (Grades 1–8) 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/language-curriculum-parents-guide-grades-1-8

  Clear explanations of reading, writing, and oral communication skills.

Learn-at-Home and Digital Resources

• TVO Learn 

  https://tvolearn.com/collections/learn-at-home

  Curriculum-aligned activities, videos, and interactive lessons.

• Sora 

  https://soraapp.com/

  A digital reading platform with ebooks and audiobooks.

• Hamilton Public Library 

  https://www.hpl.ca/

  Free access to books, ebooks, audiobooks, and learning programs.

• Unite for Literacy 

  https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

  Online picture books available in multiple languages.

• TumbleBooks 

  https://www.tumblebooks.com/

  Animated and read-along ebooks for early and developing readers.

• PebbleGo 

  https://www.pebblego.com/

  Informational texts to support research and literacy skills.

• TVO 

  https://www.tvo.org/

  Journalism, documentaries, and podcasts suitable for classroom discussion.

• TVO Kids 

  https://www.tvokids.com/

  Games and videos aligned with the Ontario curriculum.

• HWDSB Digital Library (K–3) 

  https://hwdsb.on.ca/library/primary/

  Curated digital resources for Kindergarten to Grade 3.

• HWDSB Digital Library (Grades 4–8) 

  https://hwdsb.on.ca/library/middle/

  Learning supports and enrichment resources for Grades 4 to 8.

Mathematics Support

Resources to build conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence in mathematics.

Curriculum and Guides

• Mathematics Curriculum 

  https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/subject/mathematics

  Ontario curriculum expectations for mathematics.

• Mathematics Curriculum Parent Guide (Grades 1–8) 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/mathematics-curriculum-parents-guide-grades-1-8

  Parent-friendly explanations of math learning and strategies.

Learn-at-Home and Digital Tools

• TVO Learn 

  https://tvolearn.com/collections/learn-at-home

  Math lessons, videos, and practice activities.

• Knowledgehook 

  https://knowledgehook.com/

  Mathematics practice tools aligned with Ontario expectations.

• Polypad 

  https://polypad.amplify.com/

  Virtual math manipulatives to support hands-on learning.

• Mathify 

  https://mathify.tvolearn.com/

  Free one-to-one online math tutoring with Ontario-certified teachers.

• mPower 

  https://mpower.tvolearn.com/

  Math and STEM games designed to build confidence and engagement.

Assessment and Evaluation

Information to help families understand how student learning is assessed, evaluated, and communicated.

• Assessment and Evaluation in Ontario Schools 

  https://www.ontario.ca/page/assessment-and-evaluation-ontario-schools

  An overview of fair, transparent, and inclusive assessment practices.

• Growing Success 

  https://www.ontario.ca/document/growing-success-assessment-evaluation-and-reporting-ontarios-schools

  The Ministry of Education policy guiding assessment, evaluation, and reporting.

Supporting Learning at Home

Families are encouraged to:

• Focus on daily routines and consistency rather than completing every activity.
• Talk with children about their learning and thinking.
• Contact the classroom teacher with questions or to request additional support.

This page may be updated throughout the school year to reflect new resources and learning priorities.