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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

Lauren Doescher: A1, Infants My name is Lauren Doescher and I’m the assistant teacher in A1. I started working at CDLS in 2020 as a floating teacher, and switched to working with younger infants full time in 2022. Outside of work, I foster cats, enjoy dancing, reading and being outside. I started coaching gymnastics when… Continue reading Staff Highlights

Sarah Pan is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Child Development, working with Dr. Michèle Mazzocco.  Sarah is set to graduate in May 2025 and is interested in using her research skills in the context of educational media once she graduates. Currently, Sarah is conducting the study Individual Differences in Attention During Play with… Continue reading From the Research Corner: Interview with Institute of Child Development PhD student Sarah Pan

The University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) invites you to visit our new home, which combines the former University of Minnesota Child Development Center and the Shirley G. Moore Lab School. Please join us for an Open House on October 20 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at our new address, 921 17th Ave… Continue reading CDLS Open House – Oct. 20

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, stands on Miní Sóta Makhóčhe, the land of the Dakhóta Oyáte. The Dakhóta Iápi Wahóȟpi (Dakota Language Nest) classroom is located near the multi-purpose room. Our new staff (Brenda, Justis, and Anke) are eager to meet everyone and share this new part of our program with you!  We know… Continue reading Dakhóta Iápi Wahóȟpi