Homework Help and Online Reference
Brainfuse Live Online Homework Help – Free live help for students and learners of all ages, available from any computer! HelpNow provides live tutoring in English, math, science and social studies, elementary through adult levels. Help with student papers and resumes. SAT/ACT/citizenship test prep, career resources and more. Spanish-speaking tutors available. Google Play app available. Remote access for Springfield City Library cardholders only. Quick Guide to Brainfuse
Kids InfoBits (Grade K-5)
Meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. These encyclopedia and magazine articles offers tidbits of information in a click-on-the-picture format. This format allows children to narrow their topic, but young children will need help reading the articles.
PebbleGo
This easy-to-use database introduces children ages 3-9 to online research, with spoken content for children who are learning to read. A great resource for homework help!
Gale Research in Context (Middle School)
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale’s reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.
Britannica Library: Children
An interactive learning environment for ages 4 to 7 that gives early learners enjoyable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities. Includes atlas, art activities, games and learning materials, audio and video, and vocabulary builders and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Elementary School
This online library database from Britannica is aimed at the digital classroom. Resources include encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Middle School
This online library database from Britannica is aimed at the digital classroom. Resources include encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Spanish Edition Escolar (K-8)
La Enciclopedia Britannica Escolar es un recurso de consulta para niños y jóvenes y sus familias. Este material cuenta con información en dos niveles, primaria y secundaria y tiene un gran número de actividades, imágenes, videos y mucho más sobre los temas que más nos exigen en el colegio. ¡Aprovecha todo lo que te ofrece para hacer tus tareas y aprender sobre los temas que te interesan!
The Springfield City Library does not offer tutoring for children. The Springfield Public Schools request that parents ask their child’s teacher about tutoring options available through the School Department.