Home Tutor by MyKey
Learning at Home, One Step at a Time
Learning at Home, One Step at a Time
Home Tutor by MyKey gives students four simple tools for the time between school and tomorrow: plan the homework, study in short sessions, check in, and work toward a goal. It is written to the student, and families, tutors and teachers can use it right alongside them. This short guide by Barb Beck, M.Ed., answers six simple questions with real screens from the app, and the phones on the pages play the app in action.
The four tools
- Homework Planner: write each assignment, its subject and when it is due, and see which one to do next
- Study Timer: pick 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes of study, then take a 5-minute break
- Learning Check-In: after you study, notice how it went: I get it, Getting there, Still stuck, or Need a break
- Subject Goals: pick a learning goal for a subject and break it into small steps
Frequently asked questions
Is Home Tutor free?
Yes. The app is free, nothing is sold inside it, and no account is needed.
How do I open Home Tutor?
Open it from The MyKey Family Toolkit, a free flipbook on the MyKey Bookshelf.
Where is my work saved?
What you type is saved only on your own device, in that browser. MyKey Plans cannot see it. You can erase everything with the Clear my data button.
Does Home Tutor teach lessons?
No. Home Tutor is not tutoring and does not teach lessons. It helps a student plan, study in short sessions, and notice their progress.
Who is it for?
Students of any age learning at home, and the families, tutors and teachers who support them.
Home Tutor is an educational support tool. It supplements, and does not replace, IEPs, transition plans, or professional guidance.
Key terms, explained simply
- Homework planner: a simple list of each assignment, its subject and due date, so a student can see what to do next instead of holding it all in their head.
- Short study sessions: studying in timed blocks of 5 to 20 minutes with a break after each one. Short, predictable blocks help many students with attention, anxiety or executive functioning differences get started and keep going.
- Learning check-in: pausing after studying to notice how it went. This kind of self-monitoring is an early self-advocacy skill: knowing when you get it and when to ask for help.
- Breaking goals into steps: turning a big learning goal into small, doable steps, sometimes called task chunking.
Related guides on the MyKey Bookshelf
- Command Center by MyKey: executive functioning app guide
- IEP Planner by MyKey: student IEP meeting prep
- The MyKey Family Toolkit: 18 free transition tools for families
About the author
Barb Beck, M.Ed., is a special education transition specialist who has walked beside young adults with disabilities and their families since 1992. She is the author of the My Keys to the Future transition curriculum and the founder of MyKey Plans in Bothell, Washington.