Getting Started
Setting Up Subjects
Create subjects that match your curriculum to organize and categorize activities.
Last updated March 20, 2026
Subjects help you organize activities and track time spent on different learning areas.
Default Subjects
When you create your account, common subjects are suggested:
- Mathematics
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Reading
You can keep these, modify them, or create your own.
Creating Your Subjects
- Go to Subjects in the sidebar
- Click Add Subject
- Enter a name
- Pick a color
- Check Core if it's a core subject
- Save
Recommended Subjects
Core Subjects
- Mathematics / Math
- Language Arts / English
- Science
- Social Studies / History
Common Electives
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education / PE
- Foreign Language
- Computer Science
- Life Skills
Specific Curriculum
Match subjects to your curriculum:
- "Saxon Math" instead of just "Math"
- "Charlotte Mason Nature Study" for science
Tips
- Keep it simple - Too many subjects makes logging harder
- Use colors - Makes the calendar and reports easier to read
- Mark core subjects - Important for state compliance tracking
- You can always add more - Start simple, add as needed