Lab School
Welcome to the University of Delaware Lab School! The Lab School serves the University of Delaware as a model of inclusive early childhood education addressing the needs and strengths of varied populations. We welcome children aged 6 months – 6 years and their families into our developmentally supportive part-time and full-time programs that range from infants to kindergarten. We are an innovation lab supporting the growth and development of University students while serving children, families, and the community. Since 1934, Lab School has supported UD’s academic programs preparing the next generation of professionals while providing a diverse, supportive, and accessible site for research conducted by faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and the Lab School staff.
Lab School is part of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware. The Master Teachers enact the practices taught to the undergraduate majors with a focus on child-centered curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices, Nature-based education, social-emotional, and mindfulness curriculum. Lab School is a living, breathing laboratory for undergraduates who are making connections between what they learn in their courses and real-life teaching.
LATEST LAB SCHOOL NEWS
Inspire Learning Through Outdoor Play
Research Spotlight: Jennifer Gallo-Fox and Dorit Radnai-Griffin
In Bloom in Delaware
In Memoriam: Cynthia Paris
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“The UD Lab School is beyond anything I could have ever hoped for my children. Everyday, I am inspired by the teaching teams’ commitment to demonstrating and teaching mindfulness, connecting children to nature, bringing them together in authentic child-led interactions and discovery and developing a sense of community among the families.”
— BethAnn Aupperle, Lab School parent
Our neighbors down the street are continuing Nature Education as children go into K-2 and beyond! Their newly created outdoor classroom officially opened this evening and we know it will soon be buzzing with imagination, creativity and discovery! If you are alum from our programs and now have NCS student, we encourage you to get involved, ask how you can help this program thrive, and keep the connection strong! We are SO pumped about this and so VERY proud of Katie Miro and everyone involved!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Valentine sure is enjoying his new digs! Thanks, Ms. Donna! ... See MoreSee Less
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Ms. Eliza, one of our own, shines in the lead role as Ariel! There’s just one more chance to see her in this outstanding role that she’s always dreamed of! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Lab School’s very own Ms. Eliza Davulcu crushed the lead role of Ariel in the Little Mermaid! She has “the voice of an angel” to quote the musical. There is still time to support her talent and the ACT Players. Weekends through July 27th! ... See MoreSee Less
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Leons Garden World of Delaware gets it! We hope everyone is finding time to get their hands dirty! ... See MoreSee Less
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