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HomeTrail Plus
Set up TrailGuide, Compass, Nest, generated packs, and other HomeTrail Plus tools.
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Add Materials to a Planned Session
Attach worksheets, readings, and other Plus materials to a dated Session from Rhythm, Planner, or Day.
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Cancel a HomeTrail Plus Trial or Subscription
Open Billing to cancel a Plus trial or subscription and review when access or charges will end.
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Connecting TrailGuide with SMS or WhatsApp
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exclude a publisher for one search or save the preference for future TrailGuide research.
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Finding Learning Materials with TrailGuide
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
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
Ask TrailGuide to assemble a student’s day into a printable HomeTrail Daily Edition.
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Reviewing Student Work with Compass
Understand how Compass reviews eligible worksheet images and turns them into parent-facing feedback and learning signals.
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Setting Up HomeTrail
Complete HomeTrail setup around your students, family rhythm, preferences, and school year.
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Troubleshoot HomeTrail Plus Access and Billing
Check the family account and Billing when you paid for Plus but features remain locked or the billing menu is missing.
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Understanding Your Compass Learning Map
Read the parent-facing learning signals Compass uses to adapt generated work for each student.
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Using Grading and Transcripts
Set up grade thresholds, record scores, calculate GPA, and create downloadable student transcripts.
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Using Grown-up Guides for Generated Packs
Open or print the parent-only answer guide created for supported quizzes and math worksheets.
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Using the Plus Hub
Find TrailGuide, Nest, Compass, Trail Magic, grading, and teacher tools from one Plus workspace.
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What Is Included in HomeTrail Plus?
HomeTrail Plus includes TrailGuide, Compass, Nest, generated packs, grading, transcripts, Trail Mail, and portfolio sharing.
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