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HomeTrail Plus

Set up TrailGuide, Compass, Nest, generated packs, and other HomeTrail Plus tools.

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Connecting TrailGuide with SMS or WhatsApp

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Connect a mobile number for TrailGuide; US and Canada numbers use SMS, while other supported countries use WhatsApp.

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Creating a Deep Dive with TrailGuide

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Turn current articles into a short, personalized, source-backed guide for a student in Nest.

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Creating and Listening to Podcasts with TrailGuide

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Choose an existing podcast episode or create a short HomeTrail podcast, then listen in Nest or the HomeTrail mobile app.

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Creating and Printing Coloring Pages

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Turn an original scene into a coloring page, color it in Nest, or print it on a dedicated Letter page.

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Creating Planner Entries from a Curriculum PDF

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Upload curriculum material you are authorized to use and review the planner sequence Compass drafts from it.

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Everything You Can Do with TrailGuide

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A complete, scenario-based reference for TrailGuide planning, records, curriculum, Nest packs, Compass, communication, discovery, settings, and account help.

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Excluding Publishers from TrailGuide Research

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Exclude a publisher for one search or save the preference for future TrailGuide research.

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Finding Learning Materials with TrailGuide

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Research grade-appropriate articles, videos, and podcasts, then send a source or create a personalized Nest pack.

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Following YouTube Channels for Nest

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Follow a YouTube channel for a student, receive TrailGuide new-video alerts, and approve videos before they appear in Nest.

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Printing a Nest Daily Edition

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Ask TrailGuide to assemble a student’s day into a printable HomeTrail Daily Edition.

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Reviewing Student Work with Compass

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Understand how Compass reviews eligible worksheet images and turns them into parent-facing feedback and learning signals.

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Setting Up HomeTrail Plus

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Complete the short Plus setup so Compass, TrailGuide, and Nest reflect your family’s students, rhythm, and preferences.

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Understanding Your Compass Learning Map

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Read the parent-facing learning signals Compass uses to adapt generated work for each student.

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Using Grading and Transcripts

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Set up grade thresholds, record scores, calculate GPA, and create downloadable student transcripts.

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Using Grown-up Guides for Generated Packs

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Open or print the parent-only answer guide created for supported quizzes and math worksheets.

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Using the Plus Hub

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Find TrailGuide, Nest, Compass, Trail Magic, grading, and teacher tools from one Plus workspace.

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What Is Included in HomeTrail Plus?

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HomeTrail Plus includes TrailGuide, Compass, Nest, generated packs, grading, transcripts, Trail Mail, and portfolio sharing.

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Sharing Portfolios in HomeTrail

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Create a private link with recipient email and password protection to share a student portfolio.

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Managing Generated Pack Cards in Nest

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Archive generated learning cards from Nest, restore them later, and keep recurring pack setups intact.

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Getting Started with TrailGuide

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Connect TrailGuide and use it to plan, log learning, manage curriculum, generate packs, check progress, and find HomeTrail guidance.

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