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
Research Spotlight: Jennifer Gallo-Fox and Dorit Radnai-Griffin
In Bloom in Delaware
In Memoriam: Cynthia Paris
90 Years of Excellence in Early Childhood Education
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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
Finished out Teacher Appreciation Week with a scrumptious breakfast provided by so many different donations thanks to our incredibly generous families! Our hearts and stomachs are full! We feel appreciated, loved and taken care of by all! Thank you! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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When we heard that there was a surprise today we had no idea just how BIG that surprise would be! Today @Bivouac Pizza Food Truck came to make us wood fired pizzas. These pies were truly created with such love and care! Steve, the co-owner, is a Dad of children in our program and his appreciation for all the teacher within the Lab School was felt by all! Thank You for the fun, the smell of wood fire filling the air, and the balsamic glaze that we will be dreaming of for days! If you are looking for a food truck for an event, look no further - they are exactly what you need!! www.bivouacpizza.com ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so full after all of today’s food!
We are grateful for the University of Delaware College of Education & Human Development for providing a healthy and green luncheon to share with The College School at the University of Delaware! We love sharing a building and being celebrated as teachers together!
Our Family Partners Group ended our day with a Tillamook Creamery Ice Cream Bar! “Here’s the Scoop” we are the Luckiest Teachers around!!
Teacher Appreciation Week is giving us all the feels! ... See MoreSee Less
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We loved today’s Teacher Appreciation activity! Each teacher got to fill a bag by shopping off the cart filled with SO many goodies!! Our Family Partners Group included sweet treats, salty snacks, pens, papermates, sharpies, post-its and more. These are definitely gifts that will keep on giving. Thank You for the level of thought that went into these selections. We feel loved and appreciated! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our families kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week with a scrumptious luncheon with homemade baked goods, salads and sandwiches. We could taste the love and care with each bite. We are so very grateful to be taken care of the way our incredible families do! 🌻🌷THANK YOU!! 🌷🌻 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are building wonder, encouraging play and exploring our natural world over here at the UD Lab School !
Does anyone know what we found?
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