Getting Started

Welcome to Homeschool Scheduler! This guide will help you set up your first student, add a curriculum, and create a task in just a few minutes.

Quick Start

Get up and running in under two minutes:

1. Add a student — Open the app, go to the Students tab, tap +, type a name, pick a color, and tap Save.
2. Add a curriculum — On your new student's card, tap the menu (⋮) → Add Curriculum. Search for a curriculum (e.g., "Saxon Math") or tap Create custom curriculum to make your own (enter a name, subject, and total number of lessons). Set your start date, school days, and lessons per day, then tap Save.
3. Add a task — On your student's card, tap the menu (⋮) → Add Task. Give it a subject (e.g., "Piano Practice"), pick a date, set a coin reward, and save.

That's it — your student now has lessons on their schedule and a task to complete today. Head to the Day or Tasks view to see everything laid out.

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Detailed Setup

Step 1: Add Your First Student

When you first open the app, head to the Students tab. Tap the + button to add a new student.

• Name — Enter your student's name (required)
• Grade — Optionally add their grade level
• Color — Choose a color to identify this student throughout the app
• Icon & Avatar — Pick a fun icon or avatar for your student's profile
• Notes — Add any notes about your student (learning style, accommodations, etc.)

Step 2: Add a Curriculum

Once you have a student, tap the three dots menu (⋮) on their card and select Add Curriculum.

1. Search or browse the curriculum database for popular homeschool curricula
2. Select a curriculum that matches your needs
3. Or tap Create custom curriculum if yours isn't listed — just enter a name, subject, and total lesson count

Step 3: Configure Your Schedule

After selecting a curriculum, you'll configure the schedule:

• Start Date — When to begin this curriculum
• End Date — Target completion date
• School Days — Which days of the week you'll do lessons
• Lessons Per Day — How many lessons to schedule each day
• Coins Per Lesson — How many coins the student earns for completing each lesson

The app will automatically distribute lessons across your school days, accounting for any holidays or breaks you've configured.

Step 4: Add a Task

Tasks let you assign work beyond regular curriculum lessons — chores, reading goals, practice, or anything else.

1. On a student's card, tap the menu (⋮) and select Add Task
2. Enter a subject (e.g., "Chores", "Reading", "Piano Practice")
3. Set a date and coin reward
4. Assign it to one or more students
5. Optionally set it to recur daily, weekly, or on custom days

Step 5: Start Learning!

Your schedule is now set up. Navigate to the Day view to see today's lessons and tasks, or switch to the Tasks view to manage work with drag-and-drop.