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Planning, Tracking & Daily Use

Tips for making the most of your planner, daily check-ins, and activity tracking features.

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Add Photos and Files to Learning Sessions

Attach an image to a session or Masterpiece, and choose the correct Plus workflow for supported PDFs.

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Mastering the HomeTrail Planner: A Complete Guide

Plan lessons, move directly to any week, and keep your family’s learning records organized in HomeTrail.

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Manage Reminders and Daily Check-Ins in HomeTrail

Identify the reminder you received, then change daily check-ins, account emails, reports, or TrailGuide reminders.

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Using the Journal Function in HomeTrail

Add journal entries from the Planner, the app Home screen, or a reply to your daily check-in text.

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Edit or Delete Activities and Fix Duplicate Sessions

Correct an activity, remove a duplicate session safely, and know what to do when details or photos are missing.

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How to Use the Ideas Board in HomeTrail

Save curriculum options and learning resources to the Ideas Board so you can come back to them later.

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Recurring Activities/ Copying Weeks

HomeTrail plans week by week. Use Copy Week in the Planner to reuse a week instead of repeating activities.

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Can I generate a transcript?

Yes. Transcript generation is available today in HomeTrail Plus, with customizable templates, automatic weighted GPA, and PDF export. Find it under Pathfinder > Reports > Transcrip...

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Guide to Using Attendance in HomeTrail

Using Attendance in HomeTrailHomeTrail makes it simple to log and track student attendance in a way that matches your state’s requirements and your family’s homeschooling style. He...

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How do I log attendance from a previous date?

If you forgot to mark attendance on a past day, HomeTrail makes it easy to back-fill attendance so your records stay accurate. It is especially helpful if you’re catching up for th...

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How do I add a recurring task?

Option 1: Add Recurring Days Through Custom Curriculum (Day Page)This is the best option if you want an activity (like Music, Therapy, Read Aloud, or Math Practice) to appear on sp...

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Editing or Adding Details to a Completed Curriculum or Activity

Adding Session Details to a Checked-Off Custom Curriculum ItemWhen you check off a Custom Curriculum item in HomeTrail, you’re not just marking it as complete; you can also add ses...

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Supporter: Campfire Feature

What Is Campfire in HomeTrail?Campfire is HomeTrail’s community space for supporters, a place where homeschool families can connect, share, and learn from one another.Homeschooling...

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Supporter Feature: Grading in HomeTrail

Supporter Feature: Grading in HomeTrailHomeTrail is designed to support many different homeschooling styles, from relaxed, interest-led learning to structured academic planning. Fo...

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The Day Page

The Day Page in HomeTrailThe Day Page is one of the most important parts of HomeTrail. It is your daily homeschool dashboard and a place where everything for a specific day comes t...

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Learn to Use TrailGuide (Supporter)

TrailGuide Text AssistantTrailGuide is HomeTrail’s AI-powered homeschool assistant. It allows you to manage your homeschool using simple text messages instead of navigating menus o...

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