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.
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“The Lab School has made such a positive impact on my children. After moving to Delaware and making such a big transition, I was fortunate to find a preschool that would not only work with my children on academic and literacy skills, but also emotional and personal growth. The Lab School teachers, students, and staff provide a nurturing environment through a wide variety of activities and approaches to learning.”
This year for I Heart UD Giving Day we are asking you to make a donation that will help us make improvements to the Lab School’s playground and outdoor environments. This may include new equipment that supports learning and exploration in a more sustainable design and replacing what is no longer usable. With your help we will add natural materials that encourage creativity, curiosity, healthy risk taking, and self-inquiry. Your donation will also assist with costly repairs, maintenance work, and special projects.
We treasure our outdoor spaces and appreciate your donations to help us continue playing and exploring!
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For I Heart UD Giving Day in 2022 you helped us to fund a project to create these incredible storage racks for our boots, by donating $4,155! We use these everyday and are so grateful for your support and contributions!
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Hello UD Lab School Community!
I Heart UD Giving Day is a time when we ask for your generous donations to support a project that is important to us, our students, and our families.
Last year you helped us raise $2,655 to purchase "Bird Buddy" feeders to add to our learning environments to notify us of bird visitors, capture photos, and identify species.
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The forest is a place full of wonder!
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The forest is a wonderful place. 🎶
🌎Every Day is Earth Day🌎 The Nature Preschool typically cleans our creek today, but we had more pressing matters! The tadpoles in the parking lot puddles were in danger of losing their habitat due to the puddle drying up. Our Earth Guards mobilized into action and made a pond habitat for them inside. We are researching what they need and learning all about their life cycle. Citizen science in action on this very important day.
We made clay portraits, and the teaching team cleaned up our woods after the kids left. It is important to practice what you preach, walk the walk, and love the Earth yourself! ❤️🌎 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we went on a shape hunt! We were amazed at how many 2-D and 3-D shapes we could find! ... See MoreSee Less
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