Online Resources for Teachers and Students

• Follett's Destiny.  Search the entire district, or by school Online catalog - choose "Maloney Elementary"
• FUSD Digital Learning Resources - links to Benchmark, Lexia, Science Mystery, etc.
• Britannica Online Encyclopedia - articles, images, videos and more
• Kid-friendly search engines - e.g. Internet Public Library for Kids, Fact Monster

eBooks/Audiobooks

• Alameda County Library - eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMags, movies, music and more
  • Get your online eCard if you do not already have a library card
  • Libby (eBook) tutorial - download the Libby app for phones, tablets or other devices
• International Children's Digital Library - free eBooks
• Teaching Books - "An engaging collection of resources that brings books to life." Teachers can set up an account and send students links to books. There are author interviews, lessons, activities.

Online Storytimes

• Storyline Online - books read by celebrities, includes activities
• Storytime from Space - picture books read by astronauts from the International Space Station

Educational Resources

• Bound to Stay Bound Educational Resources - offers virtual tours, educational website and fun activities
• National Geographic Kids website - learn all about geography and fascinating animals!
• We Are Teachers - a list of "325+ Amazing Online Learning Resources" broken down by grade level
• Wide Open School - a fantastic free and open collection of educational resources; updated continually
• Wonders of Learning - Wonderopolis - free STEM articles with comprehension tests, maker space ideas
• Various free education subscriptions or trials - links to various resources currently waiving subscription fees or providing a free trial

Museums

• Google 2,000+ Museum Virtual Tours
• The National Gallery of Art
• Travel & Leisure Virtual Tours of 12 famous museums from around the world

Zoos and Aquariums

• Cincinnati Zoo Animal Feedings
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• San Diego Zoo Webcams
• Woodland Park Zoo Webcams

Fun Stuff

• Dav Pilkey at Home - get creative and have fun with some of your favorite characters from Dog Man and Captain Underpants - reading, drawing, activities, videos and more!
• Disneyland - 30 Virtual Disneyland rides to experience from home!
• Harry Potter Escape Room - a free online Hogwarts-themed escape room where Muggles are invited to try and free themselves by solving puzzles and riddles. Made by a children's librarian, the adventure blends Harry Potter knowledge with problem-solving skills for a uniquely challenging puzzle.
• Harry Potter's Wizarding World - explore the inner workings of the wizarding world with "J.K. Rowling Originals" - a collection of writing from J.K. Rowling; games, activities, quizzes and all things Harry Potter!
• Highlights Kids - videos, games, jokes, cool science experiments, activities and more!
• Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - your favorite "Elephant & Piggie" and "Pigeon" author/illustrator teaches kids how to draw and shares stories of how and why he wrote his books.
• Smithsonian Science Education Game Center -- free Smithsonian STEM games and simulations to play online or for download