Discover free Ontario teaching resources aligned with the Ontario Curriculum. Find lessons, activities, and materials for all grades and subjects.
Ontario’s education system is Canada’s largest, serving millions of students across diverse communities from Thunder Bay to Ottawa to Toronto. Whether you’re teaching in a small rural board or a major urban school, Ontario’s curriculum framework provides a consistent structure while leaving room for local innovation and student-centered instruction.
As an Ontario teacher, you’re working within one of the most established provincial curricula in Canada. The Ontario Curriculum continues to evolve, with updates and refinements that reflect contemporary educational research, technological change, and the real needs of today’s students. Whether you’re navigating recent curriculum revisions or integrating new educational initiatives, having access to quality resources makes all the difference in your classroom planning and instruction.
This resource directory brings together materials specifically curated for Ontario teachers, aligned with the Ontario Curriculum across all subjects and grade levels from Kindergarten through Grade 12. You’ll find everything from officially sanctioned curriculum documents to teacher-created materials, professional development opportunities, and subject-specific communities where Ontario educators support each other’s practice.
Ontario’s K-12 education framework is organized around subjects and grade levels, with clear curriculum expectations outlined in the Ontario Curriculum documents. The system emphasizes student achievement, equitable access to quality education, and preparation for both post-secondary pathways and successful participation in the workforce and community life.
The Ontario Curriculum specifies what students should know and be able to do in each subject area at each grade level. This clarity helps teachers plan instruction, assess student learning, and ensure students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind they need for success. At the same time, teachers have significant professional autonomy in how they deliver curriculum and respond to the unique needs of their students.
One of Ontario’s strengths is its robust professional learning community. Teachers across the province regularly share resources, collaborate on curriculum implementation, and engage in continuous improvement of their practice. The materials you’ll find in this directory reflect that collaborative spirit—resources created by Ontario teachers, for Ontario teachers.
The Ontario Curriculum documents form the foundation of teaching and assessment across the province. Our collection includes links to official curriculum documents, subject-specific resources, and implementation guides that help bring curriculum expectations to life in your classroom.
Whether you teach Elementary or Secondary, whether your focus is Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, Physical Education and Health, or other subject areas, you’ll find curriculum resources that help you understand the big picture of student learning progressions and individual expectations at each grade level.
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Ontario teachers often plan by grade level, working with colleagues to ensure coherent student learning experiences within a year and smooth transitions between grades. Our grade-level resources help you access materials appropriate for your specific students, from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Find lesson ideas, activity collections, assessment resources, and unit plans organized by the grades you teach. Whether you’re teaching a primary class building foundational literacy and numeracy skills, an intermediate division classroom where students are developing more complex thinking, or secondary students preparing for post-secondary success, you’ll find practical resources designed for your grade level.
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Ontario teachers are committed to continuous professional learning. Whether you’re seeking subject-specific professional development, exploring new pedagogical approaches, staying current with educational research, or engaging in school or board-wide learning initiatives, professional development opportunities are essential to your growth as an educator.
This section connects you with professional learning communities, online courses, webinar series, and resources that support your ongoing development as a teacher. Many resources are offered free or at low cost to Ontario educators, and many are specifically designed for Ontario’s curriculum and school contexts.
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Ontario’s education system values teacher professionalism, evidence-based practice, and responsiveness to student needs. The resources in this directory support all of those values. Whether you’re a new teacher navigating Ontario’s curriculum for the first time, an experienced educator looking for fresh perspectives, or someone in transition to a new grade level or subject area, you’ll find materials that speak to your professional context and help you serve your Ontario students well.
Your role as an Ontario teacher is crucial to student success and community well-being. These resources are here to support that important work.
Free, classroom-tested printable math manipulatives for Canadian K-6 teachers. Base-ten blocks, fraction strips, pattern blocks, and more. Includes setup tips and FAQ.