Getting Started

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

Step 1: Add Your First Student

When you first open the app, head to the Add 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
Adding a new student screen

Adding a new student screen

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
  2. Select a curriculum that matches your needs
  3. Or create a custom curriculum if yours isn't listed

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

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

Step 4: Start Learning!

Your schedule is now set up. Navigate to the Schedules tab to see your lessons laid out, or use the Tasks view to manage today's work with drag-and-drop.

Tip: Use the Progress tab to track completion and export reports for your records.