squad-for-kids: Skill for Claude Code

📋 Homework Tracker Skill

Adapted from the production squad's Ralph Watch monitoring system and kids directives.

Purpose

Continuously monitor homework assignments, track completion status, enforce deadlines, and alert parents when tasks are overdue. Acts as a persistent background watcher that keeps the learning on track — like a friendly, tireless teaching assistant.

Capabilities

• Assignment tracking — log homework with subject, description, due date
• Status monitoring — pending → in progress → completed → verified
• Deadline alerts — reminders at configurable intervals before due date
• Overdue detection — escalates to parent notification when overdue
• Completion verification — validates that work meets minimum quality
• Multi-subject dashboard — overview of all assignments across subjects
• Streak tracking — consecutive on-time submissions earn bonus XP

Assignment States

📝 Assigned → 🔄 In Progress → ✅ Completed → ✔️ Verified
                                    ↓
                              ⏰ Overdue → 📧 Parent Alert

Assignment Format

Assignments are tracked in .squad/homework.json:

{
  "assignments": [
    {
      "id": "hw-math-001",
      "subject": "Mathematics",
      "title": "Fractions worksheet — page 42",
      "description": "Complete exercises 1-10 on fraction addition",
      "assignedDate": "2026-03-10",
      "dueDate": "2026-03-12",
      "status": "pending",
      "priority": "high",
      "estimatedMinutes": 30,
      "actualMinutes": null,
      "completedDate": null,
      "notes": ""
    }
  ]
}

Monitoring Schedule

Check	Frequency	Action
Assignment scan	Every session start	Load pending assignments, show dashboard
Reminder	24h before due	"Don't forget — math homework due tomorrow!"
Urgent reminder	4h before due	"Your math homework is due today!"
Overdue check	Hourly after due	Mark as overdue, notify parent
Daily summary	15:30 weekdays	List all pending assignments with deadlines
Weekly review	Sunday	Summarize week's completion rate