Release Notes 08.06.2025

Waterford.org will release an automatic software update on August 6th, 2025.

New tools and improvements are coming to help educators and families support young learners as the school year kicks off. As always, if you have questions, visit our Help Center for support.

Current iOS and Android App Version 2.12.0

Affects: Waterford Early Learning

To get the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of the Waterford app: 2.12.0. Updates are applied automatically whenever possible to keep things running smoothly.

New Features

Deepen Engagement with Pat Can Camp

Affects: Educators |  Young Learners |  Waterford Early Learning

A new class activities resource is now available to help educators extend learning and build foundational literacy skills using the book Pat Can Camp.

This step-by-step instructional guide supports communication development, reinforces CVC word recognition, and helps students explore story elements—like setting—through engaging, guided practice.

Available in: Resources & Activities at teacher.waterford.org

Search for: Pat Can Camp (Class Activities)

Empower Young Writers with Be a Bold Writer! Activities

Affects:  Educators |  Caregivers |  Young Learners |  All Waterford Programs

Support young writers with Be a Bold Writer! A refreshed set of word processing activities is now available as fillable and writable PDFs.

These updated resources are designed with early learners in mind, featuring clear instructions, step-by-step examples, and an easy-to-use rubric to build confidence and support writing success.

Available in: Resources & Activities

Search for: Be a Bold Writer! 

Enhanced Features

Improved Letter Sound Instruction for Early Learners

Affects: Young Learners |  All Waterford Programs

The Letter Sound Instruction activity has been redesigned to offer a more authentic and engaging experience for young learners. The original version no longer aligned with current learning standards or Waterford’s mission and values.

In this updated version, students will explore the first twelve letter sounds through two distinct, focused parts:

• Part 1 introduces and helps children practice the sound itself
• Part 2 helps children identify the sound within words

These enhancements are designed to better support foundational literacy skills while making learning more fun and effective from the start.

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After

End Session for Class Made Easy and Efficient

Affects: Educators |  Waterford Early Learning

It’s now easier for teachers to manage group sessions with a new End Session for Class button. This allows educators to end sessions for all students at once, saving time and helping keep class schedules on track.

A confirmation screen helps prevent accidentally ending sessions.

Filtering by Grade Level in District and School Reports

Affects: Educators |  Waterford Early Learning

Now it’s even easier to uncover meaningful trends and make data-informed decisions! With the new grade-level filter in school and district reports, you can quickly focus on specific grades to better identify strengths and areas for growth.

Select one or more grade levels to instantly view targeted data, helping you plan smarter interventions and celebrate successes where they’re happening.

Track Mastered Objectives Easily in Class Progress Report

Affects: Educators |  Waterford Early Learning

Teachers can now easily track student achievement with a new column in the Class Progress Report showing the number of mastered objectives.

This enhancement streamlines access to key progress data, eliminating the need to reference multiple reports and supporting more efficient instructional planning.

Phasing Out Freeplay and Play & Practice

Affects:  Educators |  Caregivers |  Young Learners |  All Waterford Programs

To provide a smoother, more engaging experience for children, Waterford is phasing out the older Freeplay and Play & Practice features. These legacy activities no longer align with today’s learning goals or technology standards and will be removed from the platform. 

Students who complete the program will now see a congratulations screen celebrating their hard work and learning.

Removal of Curriculet Activities

Affects: Educators |  Waterford Early Learning

As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify and enhance the Waterford platform, Curriculet activities will be removed from the Resources & Activities tab. 

Sunsetting this feature helps us keep the platform simple and focused on what matters most—high-impact tools and resources for teaching. It also helps improve overall performance, making sure the experience is smoother and more reliable every time you log in.