Using the Journal Function in HomeTrail

The Journal function in HomeTrail makes it easy to track your homeschooling journey, record daily reflections, and keep notes on your child's progress. Whether you want to jot down quick thoughts or keep detailed records, you can add to your journal in multiple ways across the platform.

Ways to Add to Your Journal

📌 Planner (Web Version) – While using the Planner on the web version, you can add journal entries directly to a specific day, making it easy to document lessons, milestones, or reflections on your homeschool routine.

📌 Home Screen (App) – On the Home screen of the HomeTrail app, you’ll find a quick access option for journaling. This allows you to add entries on the go, whether you’re reflecting on the day’s learning or adding notes for future reference.

📌 Check-In Text Responses – If you’ve enabled the check-in text feature, you can reply directly to the daily check-in message, and your response will automatically be saved to your journal. This is a great way to capture quick thoughts without having to open the app!

Editing and Deleting Entries

🔹 Editing – Need to update a past entry? No problem! Simply navigate to your Journal section, find the entry you want to modify, and make your changes.

🔹 Deleting –To remove a journal entry from a specific day, head over to the web version's Planner. Once you're in the Planner, navigate to the day with the entry you want to edit. Click on the journal entry, and you should find options to modify or delete the entry.

If you're looking to manage your entries on mobile, please note that this specific action of removing journal entries is best handled on the web platform currently.

Why Use the Journal?

Keeping a homeschool journal helps with organization, tracking progress, and creating a personal record of your family's learning journey. Whether you use it for personal reflection, documentation, or reporting, HomeTrail makes it easy to keep all your notes in one place.

Have you tried the Journal feature yet? Let us know how you use it! ✨

Check out this video for a walkthrough: