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
90 Years of Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Lab School 90th Anniversary Celebration
Learning in Nature
Leaders in Nature-Based 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
🌿 Conference Presenter Spotlight 🌿
Megan Rs Anderson & Katie Miro Newark Charter School will be presenting:
Nature Club in a Primary School
If you are wondering how to encourage students’ natural interests in the outdoor environment around your school, check this session out!
This session will explain the process of how to create your own nature club and will share several activities you can do with your own nature enthusiasts!
Register today here:
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🌿In Bloom Presenters Spotlight🌿
Kristen Chandler and Alexis Washofsky - UD Lab School
The teachers of the Lab School's Outdoor Pre-k/k are presenting at this year's In Bloom in Delaware Conference on April 26th!
Come to this presentation and find out how to motivate and engage students, while creating curriculum tailored to meet the needs of your students' curiosity about the natural world.
Bring your knowledge, your experience and your wonders!
Register today!
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Can’t wait!
Are you an ECE undergraduate or graduate student looking for additional professional development opportunities? The HDFS department is sponsoring 4 chosen students to attend In Bloom In DE conference. Apply using the link below.
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🌿In Bloom Presenter Spotlight🌿
@Kerry Kopitsky Wilson, Habitat Outreach Manager, Delaware Nature Society, Hockessin DE will be presenting on “Creating High Quality Nature Spaces in the Schoolyard”
This session will explore, discuss, and model how developing spaces with native plantings and natural materials can offer authentic immersive experiences. After attending this session, you will have a packet of native plants for your schoolyard that will support a Monarch study, resources and ideas to develop more nature-based and enchanting yard spaces.
If you are looking to create nature spaces at your school or even in your backyard, register here to participate in Kerry’s session and more:
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Raise your hand if you want to get 6 hours towards your professional development annual requirement!!!!
Register today!
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Excited to be joining and talking all about how outdoor learning and research based reading instruction are partners in building strong readers in ECE!