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CDLS’ menu is shaped by what’s growing in Minnesota. This fall, children have enjoyed helping prepare seasonal treats like apple sauce, apple cider, and roasted pumpkin seeds!

In this Q & A, Emmy Higgs Matzner, lab manager of the Child Brain and Perception Lab in the Institute of Child Development, shares about her experience doing research at CDLS. She also talks about the research project she’s currently managing, which looks at young children’s race-based associations, and what scientists hope to learn from the study.

Meet Infant and Toddler Teacher Hannah Bruhn and Outreach Coordinator Tammy Villegas!

From the science of ramps to planting wild rice, discover the exciting experiences children have been enjoying at CDLS this fall!

How does early childhood education in German compare to the U.S. system? CDLS educators TaylorMae Ippolito and Alyssa Wilt share what they learned on a two-week tour of German Kitas, or child care centers.

Wóokiye Wiŋ, who also goes by Katie Bendickson, is an educator and artist. She currently teaches in the Dakhódiapi Wahóȟpi (Dakota Language Nest) preschool program at ICD’s Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS). She is also creating a mural onsite. In this Q & A, she shares about her motivation for creating art and her family’s… Continue reading “It’s part of my life, and it gets into my art”: a Q & A with Wóokiye Wiŋ

Music Monday For Music Monday, there was a “Dance Party” set up the Multipurpose room and classes visited throughout the day.  It was great fun! Most children enjoyed moving their bodies and props to the music. Even Justin, in the kitchen, joined in the fun! We played familiar hits like, “We Are The Dinosaurs” and… Continue reading Highlights from Week of the Young Child

You will often hear staff refer to students and children throughout the CDLS program.  Children refers to our youngest learners, your children, whom we have the privilege to learn alongside throughout the year. Students refer to our University of Minnesota college students and occasionally students from other programs around the twin cities, country, or the… Continue reading Student Engagement @ CDLS

You can see all upcoming events on our new CDLS Google Calendar- please subscribe here. April 25, 2024: Arbor Day Celebration Help us celebrate UMN Arbor Day this year at the Child Development Lab School on Thursday, April 25th. Welcome Spring by learning tree planting basics and help plant shade trees for future generations. The… Continue reading CDLS School Events-Spring 2024

As we near the end of our academic year, I have been reflecting on the challenges, joys, and hopes from this past year and my first year as the CDLS Director.  I am so thankful to the children, families, staff, and volunteers at CDLS.  Each one of you brings something unique to our community, enriching… Continue reading Letter from the CDLS Director-Spring 2024