Waterford Upstart: Starting a Session from a Tablet
A Getting Started Guide for Families
We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to your Waterford Upstart learning journey this year! This program is designed to lay a strong foundation for your child’s reading, math, and science skills, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Follow these steps to start a session from the child’s or caregiver’s profile.
Start a Session through the Child’s Profile
- Sign in to your account.
Personal Tablet: Begin your journey by opening a Google Chrome browser on an Android tablet or Google Chrome or Safari browser on an iPad and signing in to your Waterford Upstart account at upstart.waterford.org.
- Use the same login information you created when you first registered. If you do not remember your login, please call us at our number below.
- If you're new, click Sign Up. This will open a new page with a short form for you to fill out.
- If you have not downloaded the Waterford Reading Academy app, follow these instructions before starting a session.
Waterford-issued Tablet: Begin your journey by selecting the Upstart icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Sign in to your Waterford Upstart account at upstart.waterford.org.
- Use the same login information you created when you first registered. If you do not remember your login, please call us at our number below.
- If you're new, click Sign Up. This will open a new page with a short form for you to fill out.
- Select your child’s profile.
- Click the “Start” button with Rusty and Rosy. Your child’s session will then begin.
- Once your child’s session begins, you will see their name and the timer. This lets you know the session has started.
Starting a Session through the Caregiver’s Profile
- Sign in to your account.
Personal Tablet: Begin your journey by opening a Google Chrome browser on an Android tablet or Google Chrome or Safari browser on an iPad and signing in to your Waterford Upstart account at upstart.waterford.org.
- Use the same login information you created when you first registered. If you do not remember your login, please call us at our number below.
- If you're new, click Sign Up. This will open a new page with a short form for you to fill out.
- If you have not downloaded the Waterford Reading Academy app, follow these instructions before starting a session.
Waterford-issued Tablet: Begin your journey by selecting the Upstart icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Sign in to your Waterford Upstart account at upstart.waterford.org.
- Use the same login information you created when you first registered. If you do not remember your login, please call us at our number below.
- If you're new, click Sign Up. This will open a new page with a short form for you to fill out.
- Click on your caregiver profile.
- Click the “Start” button on your child’s course.
- Once your child’s session begins, you will see their name and the timer. This lets you know the session has started.
For support or questions, contact us at support@waterford.org or call 888-982-9898. Happy learning!