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
SOCIAL MEDIA
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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
Grandfriends 2026 featured 102 visitors over 5 programs!! This was our biggest turnout yet. We are grateful for our community expanding to include extended families. We could feel the love as we watched the meaningful interactions through play! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Used Book Sale is open for business! Be sure to stop by any or every day this week. We have books for everyone!
All books are 2 for $1! Cash only! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’ve been excitedly watching the progression of snow mountains melt into a giant puddle. Last week, a new addition of tadpoles emerged. As our puddle recedes, and the sun dries it, our families and children fear for the tadpoles’ survival. One family in particular showed true environmental stewardship and care. We will be watching the puddle closely, intervening if needed, and learning so very much along the journey. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tadpoles! The Twos were so curious about them…and they learned that they will one day become frogs! ... See MoreSee Less
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Ever wonder what happens after children leave? Teacher Candidate conferencing, planning for each moment of each day. We ask hard questions and solve problems together! We also have so much brain storming that takes place as we figure out what will come next. Nature-Based emergent curriculum is enthralling, exciting and takes time to develop! Grateful for these moments! đź’• ... See MoreSee Less
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Grateful for new connections with New Directions Early Head Start - University of Delaware at this years conference! What a full day filled with LOVE, PLAY, WONDER, and JOY! What a powerful team of PASSIONATE woman. Special thanks to our leader Dorit Radnai-Griffin that made this possible (and took our group photo 🤣) She is simply the BeST! ... See MoreSee Less
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