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
In Bloom in Delaware
90 Years of Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Lab School 90th Anniversary Celebration
Learning in Nature
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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
Spring has Sprung! Everything is GREEN and we have finally returned to the creek! ... See MoreSee Less
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Student teaching can feel like a heavy load- that's why your team is there to help you carry it! The UD Lab School values collaboration and connection!
Relationships are key! ... See MoreSee Less
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New Castle County Vocational Technical School District St. Georges Technical High School Teacher’s Academy students joined us this morning. We loved watching them in action with our children. It is always evident how invested they are in their growth as future educators. We hope to see some of them again soon! Thank you for an amazing visit! ... See MoreSee Less
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Week of the Young Child - ARTSY THURSDAY
Pre-k- Lots of opportunities for creative expression- constructing, drawing, creating, illustrating throughout the day!!
Nature Preschool - 3-D kabob sculptures, tape & recyclable collages
2’s - Grandparents Day Part 1 - making music, reading books, and pouring water together! ... See MoreSee Less
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Week of the Young Child —- Day Three —-
Work Together Wednesday
Here at the UD Lab School everyone works so well together daily! Today was no different than any other day, we just documented it with more intention. ... See MoreSee Less
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Week of the Young Child celebrating continues with TASTY Tuesday!
Pre-K - Mindful Tasting with Tostitos. In this activity, children practice slowing down and focusing on their senses while
they’re eating.
2’s - Fruit Salad. Children independently cut their own fruits to taste building confidence and self help skills.
Nature Preschool - Fruit Kabobs (patterns if they are able). Children chose which fruits and the order in which they wanted to stick onto their kabob sticks demonstrating eye-hand coordinationation and early patterning skills.
Outdoor Pre-K/K -graphed the types of fruit found in their packed lunches.
These activities expand children’s palates and encourage healthy eating habits! ... See MoreSee Less
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