TeachKeep is not a lesson planner. It is a homeschool tracker for completed learning: you log what each child did, by subject and date, and attach evidence when you have it. There is no schedule to fall behind on, so a changed plan never turns into a pile of overdue lessons. If you like planning ahead, keep your planner and use TeachKeep for the record.
Homeschool planner vs. homeschool record
| Homeschool planner | TeachKeep (record keeper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main question | What should we do next? | What did we actually do? |
| When you use it | Before the week | Right after the learning |
| When plans change | Lessons move or show as overdue | Nothing to move; you log what happened |
| Year-end value | Shows intentions | Shows dated work, resources, and evidence |
| Lesson plans and calendar | Yes | No |
When a records-first app is enough
- Your days follow interests, field trips, and library finds more than a fixed schedule.
- Your state asks for a log, portfolio, attendance record, or evaluation, not a lesson plan.
- You have tried planners and stopped using them by October because catching up felt like debt.
- You teach several children and need each child’s history kept separate.
How to use TeachKeep with a planner
- Plan where you like. A notebook, a printable, or a planner app for the week ahead.
- Log in TeachKeep after the learning. Child, subject, a short title, and the date. Add minutes, a book title, or a note if they will matter later.
- Attach evidence when you have it. A photo of a project, a worksheet, or a PDF.
- Review once a month. Check each child for empty weeks and vague titles while you still remember the details.
What TeachKeep does today
- Logs completed learning with child, subject, title, and date, plus optional minutes, notes, and resource.
- Attaches photos, PDFs, worksheets, and other files to a record as local evidence.
- Keeps each child separate by school year, with search and filters by child, year, and subject.
- Previews a child’s school year by activity, subject, resource, and evidence.
- Household Plus saves that school year as a PDF or CSV. A raw JSON archive export is free.
- Keeps records on your device. No account is required.
Check what your state actually asks for
Before you buy any homeschool planner or tracker, read what your state requires. Source-linked guides: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Georgia, or the comparison of all six.
Keep the year you actually taught.
Free Starter Preview for two children. No account required.
Frequently asked questions
Is TeachKeep a homeschool planner app?
No. TeachKeep has no calendar, lesson plans, or scheduled assignments. It records learning after it happens, by child, subject, and school year. Many families use it next to a paper or digital planner.
Why use a record keeper instead of a planner?
A planner shows what you meant to do. A record shows what was done, and that is usually what a portfolio review, evaluator, or later school asks about. When plans change, a record keeper has nothing to mark overdue.
Can TeachKeep handle more than one child?
Yes. Starter Preview supports two active children and 25 household records. Household Plus supports up to six active children and removes the record cap.
What does TeachKeep cost?
Starter Preview is free. Household Plus is $99.99 a year with a 14-day trial, or $12.99 a month. Apple shows the final local price before purchase.