By Magn Wakeham & Chelsey Gulsvig Documentation has the potential to serve many purposes during children’s learning experiences. When defining documentation, we must think of it as a process, “a systematic act of collecting, interpreting and reflecting on concrete traces of learning” (Gambetti). Documentation typically includes samples of the children’s work, photographs of the children… Continue reading What is Documentation and Why is it Important?
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Emergent Curriculum – a preschool project
By Katherine Wall & Anna Wells in E10 Emergent curriculum is developed from the interests and needs of the students in the classroom, but it goes far beyond quick activities and introductions. Building on a common interest among students can lead to extended, in-depth investigations and incorporate many elements of school readiness and executive functioning… Continue reading Emergent Curriculum – a preschool project
Family Feedback Survey Results
Thank you for your participation in our family feedback survey in December. We have carefully reviewed your responses and are happy to share a summary of the results with you. To begin, 75% of our families throughout the program participated in the survey. We appreciate the thoughtful feedback, both those that demonstrated a deep understanding… Continue reading Family Feedback Survey Results
Student Involvement at CDLS
You will often hear us refer to students and children throughout the CDLS program. Children refers to our youngest learners, your children, that we have the privilege to learn alongside throughout the year. Students refers to our University of Minnesota college students and occasionally students from other programs around the twin cities, country, or the… Continue reading Student Involvement at CDLS
The Child Development Laboratory School: One Combined Program
It has been six months since our two programs (SGM & CDC) have combined into a high-quality early learning program under one roof. The CDLS is a program that focuses on fostering the individual uniqueness of each child, their creative spirit, their cognitive and intellectual development, and utilizing the benefits that come from being part… Continue reading The Child Development Laboratory School: One Combined Program
An introduction to CDLS’s infant program
The Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) full-day infant program is for children ages 3 months to 15 months. The program focuses on enriching early experiences through responsive caregiving practices and a relationship-based approach. Ultimately, the program strives to support infants during this critical period of development in forming secure attachment relationships. The program curriculum, routines, relationships and… Continue reading An introduction to CDLS’s infant program
Williams Ridge to present on nature-based learning in upcoming webinars
Give Me Proof: Exploring What the Research Says About Nature-Based Learning: March 4, 2022 Sheila Williams Ridge, co-director of the Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) will present in a webinar series titled, “Give Me Proof: Exploring What the Research Says About Nature-Based Learning.” The event will take place on March 4, 2022 at 9 a.m.… Continue reading Williams Ridge to present on nature-based learning in upcoming webinars
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits CDLS to highlight importance of funding early childhood development and high-quality child care
The University of Minnesota welcomed First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden, along with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, to its Twin Cities campus on Wednesday for a listening session to highlight the American Rescue Plan’s investments in child care. Biden’s… Continue reading First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits CDLS to highlight importance of funding early childhood development and high-quality child care
Child Development Laboratory School receives four-star Parent Aware rating
The Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) at the Institute of Child Development (ICD) has received a four-star rating from Parent Aware, the highest possible rating. Parent Aware is Minnesota’s Quality Rating and Improvement System, which aims to help families identify high-quality early care and education programs that are using research-based best practices. Participating programs can earn a one-,… Continue reading Child Development Laboratory School receives four-star Parent Aware rating
Meet CDLS Principal Office and Administrative Specialist: Q&A with Lily Bray
Lily Bray is the principal office and administrative specialist at the Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS). In her role, she is likely the first person students, family, and staff interact with when entering the CDLS building. Learn more about Lily, her career path, and interests below. Q: How did your career path lead you to… Continue reading Meet CDLS Principal Office and Administrative Specialist: Q&A with Lily Bray