Release Notes 05.14.2025

Waterford.org will release an automatic software update on May 14, 2025. See below for details.

If you have any questions or feedback, visit the Help Center for more information.

Current iOS and Android App Version 2.10.5

Affects:

Waterford Reading Academy app

Waterford continues to bring new features and functionality to the software, and continuous updates are made to improve tablet functionality. To ensure that you and your students have an optimal experience, the current version, 2.10.5, is recommended.  Waterford utilizes automatic updates whenever possible.

New Features

Accompanying Reading Together Activities for Waterford Books

Affects:

Educators   |    Caregivers   |    Young Learners   |    All Waterford Programs

Discover new Reading Together learning activities designed to support key Waterford books. These engaging resources help strengthen literacy skills and make family reading time more interactive and fun. Explore them now in Resources & Activities.

Enhanced Features

Refreshed and Improved Upstart Activity Book

Affects:

Educators   |    Caregivers   |    Young Learners   |    All Waterford Programs

Engage young learners with the refreshed and improved Upstart Activity Book! Now available for educators and families in both English and Spanish through Resources & Activities.

The updated activity book includes:
  • Simplified instructions and activities that families can do together
  • More independent activities appropriate for 4-year-old children
  • Updated visuals featuring new characters and vocabulary art
  • A QR code for access to more engaging family resources (activities, songs, books, progress charts, and coloring pages)
  • Available for Waterford Upstart only:
    • Improved Welcome Kit with supporting materials visually matching the updated activity book
    • Camp Consonant materials<.strong> integrated into the activity book
Click on a cover image to view the full PDF

Improved Tablet Functionality for 38 More Waterford Activities

Affects:

Educators   |    Caregivers   |    Young Learners   |    All Waterford Programs

Waterford continues to enhance its digital activities, optimizing the tablet experience for greater accessibility and engagement. These latest updates include refreshed interfaces, enhanced audio, and expanded Spanish language support, helping learners engage with content more effectively.

With these improvements, Waterford aims to provide a seamless, engaging experience across all devices, encouraging more interaction and fostering deeper learning aligned with the Science of Reading best practices.

Users will especially notice visual and audio updates in the following activities:
  • Reading - Sentence Marks Practice
  • Math & Science - Place Value


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