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
Save the Date: Lab School 90th Anniversary Celebration
Learning in Nature
Leaders in Nature-Based Education
Three Blue Hens Honored for Green Efforts
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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
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Beyond GRATEFUL for community support and giving!!! The local Buy Nothing College Park/Nottingham Green/Robscott Newark, DE site has been so very generous over the years, and this is the largest donation yet! Thanks to Christy Jeanne & Diane M Henry we were able to have this house moved to the Outdoor Pre-k / k learning space. The incoming children are going to love this new addition! This sort of morning fills our souls as the mission of the LS came to life! Thank YOU!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Christina Chen this beautiful little house will continue to fill the hearts of the students of one of my favorite schools in Delaware. Thank you for your incredible donation!
What a wonderful addition!
This is wonderful 😊
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The Lab School needs your help. We are looking for a photo of the building when it was located at Alison Hall. Possibly one that was taken from the playground. Search your photos if you had taken any as a memory of your experiences there. What a wonderful way to relive those moments and help us at the same time! 💙💛 You may email them to labschool@udel.edu. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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How would you like them if I can locate mine? scanned and emailed or mailed in?
I student taught there in spring 1994.....is that the right timeframe? I can look!
Are there any in the library or media archives?
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Find beauty in nature- it is all around us!!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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How are you and your families staying cool on a hot day like today? Post a Pic below! ... See MoreSee Less
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Taking a break during a bike ride to cool down.
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