montessori For The Future

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Here Comes Summer

While I’m looking forward to summer vacation, I’m feeling some anxiety too. This July I’m expecting my first child and I do not know if or when I’ll be returning to the classroom. I love teaching, but I don’t know if I love it alongside being a mom. I’m going to play it by ear, even though the not knowing is quite anxiety provoking.

I take comfort knowing that I am not the only one in this situation or who has ever been in it. It is ok to not know! That is the mantra that I have on repeat, and the one that I don’t quite believe yet.

Laura Oliphant

Hi! I’m Laura. I’m an early childhood, Montessori teacher and curriculum writer. Outside the classroom I enjoy hiking, camping, skiiing, running, and relaxing. I’ve been in the classroom for ten years and am AMS credentialed with two masters in education.