How to Add a Custom Curriculum in HomeTrail

Updated September 17, 2025

HomeTrail makes it easy to track and manage your homeschooling with the Custom Curriculum feature. Whether you’re using a structured program, mixing and matching resources, or creating your own lessons, you can add your curriculum and track it seamlessly. Plus, with the Discover section, you can explore new curriculum options shared by other homeschoolers!

Discovering Curriculum in HomeTrail

πŸ“Œ Browse the Discover Section – Looking for curriculum ideas? The Discover section in HomeTrail provides a growing collection of homeschool resources. You can explore curriculum recommendations, find local learning opportunities, and see what other homeschoolers are using.

πŸ“Œ Submit Your Favorite Curriculum – Have a curriculum you love? You can contribute by submitting resources to help build a community-driven hub of homeschooling materials.

How to Add a Custom Curriculum

πŸ“Œ On the Web Version:

  1. Go to Pathfinder in HomeTrail.

  2. Select the student you want to add a Custom Curriculum item for.

  3. Under the Custom Curriculum section, click Add New.

  4. Enter the curriculum details (title, description, subjects, etc.).

  5. Click Save, and it will now be available for tracking.

πŸ“Œ In the App:

  1. Navigate to the Planner or Student Profile section.

  2. Tap on Custom Curriculum and select Add New.

  3. Fill in the curriculum details.

  4. Tap Save, and the new curriculum will be ready to track.

Tracking and Managing Custom Curriculum

Once added, you can schedule Custom Curriculum items in your Planner and check them off as they’re completed.

πŸ”Ή Editing Curriculum: Make updates anytime by selecting the curriculum item and modifying the details.
πŸ”Ή Deleting or Archiving: This can currently be done in the web version, with more options coming soon to the app.

Why Use Custom Curriculum & Discover?

HomeTrail not only allows you to track your own Custom Curriculum, but it also helps you find new resources to enhance your homeschool. The Discover section connects you with a growing library of curriculum options, making it easier to find what works best for your family.

Check out the Discover section today and start adding curriculum that fits your homeschool journey! πŸš€

Check out these videos showing how to add a custom curriculum:

Navigating the Custom Curriculum:

How To Add Your Own Activity as a Custom Curriculum Item

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