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WATERFORD EARLY LEARNINGUsed successfully by millions of students,
Waterford Early Learning™ is a comprehensive,
computer-based curriculum designed to help
children build the academic foundation necessary
for a lifetime of learning.
Waterford Early Learning individualizes several years of comprehensive English language arts, math, and science education.
Composed of Waterford Early Reading Program™ and Waterford Early Math and Science Program™, Waterford Early Learning does not assume students have background knowledge or preliteracy skills. Starting with the basics, the program adapts automatically to give each student a learning experience that’s focused on his or her exact needs. On-demand reporting gives teachers more insight into the learning process through in-depth analysis of a single student or a snapshot of the entire class.
At-a-Glance
Ages:
Pre-k – grade 2
Hours of Instruction:
More than 450
Skills Taught:
Language Arts Math Science
Benefits:
Proven effective Automatically provides
personalized learning Supplements existing curriculum Easy for teachers to use Child-friendly
Includes:
More than 500 lessons 7,000+ activities* 360 digital books 330 animated songs On-demand reporting Easy-to-use management system
Proven effective for English Language Learners
* Additional support materials are available, including teacher guides, student books, DVDs, and CDs.
P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W
Waterford Early Reading Program provides a complete language arts curriculum for young learners from pre-k to 2nd grade, covering crucial skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, text comprehension, vocabulary, print concepts, readiness skills, writing, and oral fluency.
Waterford Early Math and Science Program provides young learners comprehen-sive instruction in the five major areas of early math: numbers and operation, geometry, algebra, measurement, and data analysis. The integrated science curriculum emphasizes exploration and the scientific method while teaching earth, life, and physical science.
P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W
WEL.PS.060612
More Information
phone 877.299.7997
email [email protected]
web www.waterford.org
“It is powerful to see the enthusiasm of students working with Waterford.”
— Carol Young, Principal
Waterford Early Learning can be used for individualized and whole-group instruction in the following ways:
Student Rotation Teachers with computers in their classroom can launch Waterford Early Learning at the beginning of the day and allow the software to automatically rotate through students throughout the day.
School-wide Access Students can access Waterford Early Learning from any computer within the school’s network, whether in the language lab or in the classroom. Waterford Early Learning’s simple picture menu login makes it easy for very young students to access the program independently.
Front-of-classroom Instruction Teachers with an LCD projector or interactive whiteboard can easily integrate Waterford Early Learning’s songs, books, and activities into their whole group instruction.