Homework Help for Elementary School

Do you need help with your homework? The Library has many resources to support your academic needs. If you have any questions, please call  408-615-2916 during open service hours to speak with one of our Youth Services librarians. Download our Resources for Students (PDF) or Recursos para estudiantes (PDF).

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Brainfuse HelpNow is unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite for all ages. Features include:

  • Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. 
  • Skills-Building: Choose your topic to receive real-time help. 
  • Personalized eLearning Tools: My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more! 
  • 24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
  • Homework Send Question: Submit homework questions for expert guidance. 
  • Foreign Language Lab/Spanish-Speaking Support and more!

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TeachingBooks is a resource that generates enthusiasm for books and reading in our community. Find book trailers, movies with authors, audio performances, discussion questions, and more great ways to engage with books! This is an ideal resource for grades K-12.

Check out this Living Wax Museum Activity Kit for your students, one of the many free activity kits available on TeachingBooks.

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Britannica School is a safe, current, and age-appropriate resource for elementary, middle, and high school students. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia presentations, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce critical thinking.

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Britannica Escolar (En Español) es un recurso informativo para la educación primaria y secundaria que es seguro, actualizado y apropiado para cada nivel.

 

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CultureGrams (Grades 3-12) offers concise cultural information on countries around the world. It provides information on various aspects of daily life, history, and society, including "life as a kid," games, sports, education, and more.

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Explora (Grades K-5) for Elementary School will help students complete their school assignments with a focus on the Arts, Literature, Biography, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History, Math, Science and more. Search by keyword or by topic to find magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, flags, and more.

Check out this Explora video tutorial on how to use this resource.

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PebbleGo (Grades K-2) provides a whole world of information specifically designed to be relevant and engaging for kids in grades K-2, making it the perfect place foster independent learning and boost student engagement with its simple design and read-along features.

Access informational articles, activities, and literacy supporting core subject areas: animals, biographies, health, science, and social studies.

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NoveList Plus (Grades K-8) will help you find your next book to read! This resource helps kids find fiction and nonfiction books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. NoveList Plus provides expert book recommendations, read-alike suggestions, and lists tailored to various interests and reading levels.

 

Online Books and Audiobooks for Kids

 Bookflix

Scholastic's BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Best suited for children in grades PreK-3.

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Hoopla allows you to skip the check-out line and read eBooks/eAudiobooks or stream new movies and music directly to your computer or mobile device.

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Libby gives you access to use OverDrive's library of eBooks and more on your tablet or mobile devices. Many of these titles are Kindle compatible. Need help with the app?

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Sora gives students with participating Santa Clara Unified School District schools can borrow age-appropriate eBooks and audiobooks from our Libby/OverDrive collection with their Library card or school ID!

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Last Updated:
06-27-2025