Choiceworks App User Guides
Simple, step-by-step help for getting the most out of Choiceworks.
Setting Up Profiles
Profiles let you keep each child's boards in their own space. Here is how to create one, switch to it, and add boards.
Open Profiles
At the top left of the home screen, tap Profiles. This is where you switch between children or add a new one.
Tap New to start a profile
The Profiles list opens. It shows All and any profiles you have, such as Luke. Tap New at the bottom left to add another.
Add a photo and a name
On the Add Profile screen, tap add photo to choose a picture. Then tap Name and type the child's name.
Choose where the photo comes from
Pick Camera to take a new picture, or Your Photo Library to use one you already have. Then type the name and tap Save.
Your new profile has no boards yet
A new profile starts empty. Tap the plus (+) button to create a board for this profile, or tap Profiles and choose All to see all of your boards.
Switch to a profile any time
Open Profiles and tap a name to switch to it. A checkmark shows which profile you are viewing, and the name appears at the top of the screen.
Copy a board to a profile
To add an existing board to a profile, tap Edit, tap the board you want, then choose Copy to another profile and select the profile.
Pick which profile gets the board
The Copy to Profile list appears. Tap the profile you want, such as Luke, and the board is added there.
Creating a Schedule Board
A schedule board breaks a routine into clear steps your child can follow and check off, one at a time. Here is how to make one from start to finish.
Start a new board
On the Profiles screen, tap the plus button at the top right. This is where all of your boards live, so it is a good place to begin.
Choose Schedule
A short list of board types appears. Tap Schedule to create a step-by-step routine.
Give your board a title
Type a name in the title box at the top, then tap the title image to pick a picture for it. You can start from a ready-made schedule such as Morning or Nighttime, or name your own.
Add a task
Tap the green plus on the left, then choose a task from the picture library. You can scroll the list or search for the activity you want.
Add a timer if you like
Each task can have its own timer. Tap Add Timer next to a step and pick a length, from 30 seconds up to a few minutes. This is optional and helps with steps that take a set amount of time.
Add a reward activity
Under Then I can, you can add one or two activities your child earns after the steps are done. Tap an activity space and choose a picture from the library.
See it all come together
As you build, the steps line up under First I need to, with the reward choices under Then I can. Here a full nighttime routine is taking shape.
Your finished board
When you are done editing, your child can work through the board. They move each step from First I need to over to All done, and finish with the reward they chose.
Reordering Your Boards
Change the order of the steps on a board in just a few taps.
Open edit mode
Tap the edit button (the check mark in the top right corner) to open your board for changes. Red minus circles appear beside each step, and small drag handles show up on the right side of every row.
Press and drag a step
Press and hold a step, then drag it up or down to the spot you want. The other steps slide out of the way to make room as you move it.
Drop it in place and finish
Let go to drop the step into its new spot. When everything is in the order you like, tap the edit button again to save and leave edit mode.
Printing and Sharing a Board
You can print a board, email it as a PDF, or share it with another ChoiceWorks user. Here is how to do each one.
Open the board you want to share
From your list of boards, tap the board you would like to print or send. This opens it on the screen.
Tap the Share icon
Look for the arrow (Share) icon near the top of the board, then tap it. A short menu of choices will appear.
Choose what you want to do
Pick one of the three options below.
Opening a board someone shared with you
To open a board another person sent you, tap the gear (Settings) icon, then tap Import from Files, and select the file. The board will be added to your boards.
Backing Up and Restoring
Keep a safe copy of your boards so you never lose your work, and bring them back whenever you need them.
Save a board to a file
Open a board, tap the Share icon, and choose the export option. ChoiceWorks saves the board, its pictures, and its theme into a single file you can keep.
Choose where to keep it
Save the file in your Files app or iCloud Drive so it is always within reach. You can also AirDrop it or email it to yourself or another device for safekeeping.
Bring a board back
To restore, tap the gear (Settings) icon, choose Import from Files, and pick the file you saved. The board returns just as it was, pictures, theme, and all.
Choiceworks®, Choiceworks® Calendar, and Bee Visual® are registered trademarks of Bee Visual, LLC.
Choiceworks® is protected under U.S. Patent No. 8,740,623.