Laura Duel

Preschool Social Worker at BSD100

[Junely Escobar @escobar_junely]

Free museum days for Illinois residents for the month of June @MuseumsForAll

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

When the whole class rallies to try and find one friend’s favorite blue car…

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

I just love this so much. When the dad says, "REALLY?" 😂 Reciprocity starts in infancy.

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Baby having the BEST talk with his dad 😂

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

@PershingPreK Such a beautiful day!

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

When you can’t find Ñ, you make your own with a spare letter I! Smarty pants preschoolers.

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

Screen time could have a surprising effect on our children’s ability to process sensations. So fascinating.
https://t.co/ABnVC3g73p

[Collab4Kids @Collab4KidsOPRF]

This workshop series begins on January 10 and is completely free for families in Oak Park, River Forest, Bellwood, Berwyn, Broadview, Forest Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, and Stickney with children ages 2-5.

Learn more at: https://t.co/0ZC9q1SmcX

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

Also sometimes they ask if you still love them by demonstrating misbehavior. It’s a sneaky little test. “I love you no matter what.” (After a few deep breaths because it’s frustrating when they act like jerks!)

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

Beautiful play-based interaction. Such joy at the end!

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

“We’re down by one point…” 🏀

Dozens of you tagged me yesterday on this lovely video of a family infusing a little dramatic play into their toddler’s indoor basketball practice.

There’s so much to love here.

Our hero’s enthusiastic high five and “Yes, Coach!” had me cheering along, even before the joyful celebration at the end.

So fantastic to see the whole family celebrating his success. Watch his face when his parents react. He’s just so delighted.

Fully expect to see this little star take over the NBA in 2046.

This sweet family interaction via joyaking07 on TT.

[PBS KIDS @PBSKIDS]

Sometimes, when you can’t move forward, take a step back. What do you do for self care?

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

This is my petition to bring felt board activities back to early childhood! A big hit in morning meeting, small groups, AND individually. (Feeding the bugs to the frogs counts as imitating play and pretending, right?!)

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

When a kid comes to get you from across the room to show you their hospital and “zoom” (zoo), you take a picture. Building with accessories.

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

@AimeeTazic @Ms_Elizabeth_EC Looks great! ❤️

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

If you’re wondering how to get a group of preschoolers to play at a table together, can I recommend a bin of absolutely random little figurines?

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

Happy birthday to @Ms_Bazz ! @PanthersD100 is so lucky to have you.

[Laura Duel @MsLauraPreK]

Children *need* independent free play to develop life skills

[Lenore Skenazy @FreeRangeKids]

. @NPR gets it!

THE DECLINE OF CHILDREN'S INDEPENDENCE & FREE PLAY and the RISE OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

@LetGrowOrg's Peter Gray explains how kids NEED to play, explore, be unsupervised to feel happy, resilient, and in control (not a victim).

https://t.co/fGYiRydXqo