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A Day in the Life of a Montessori Teacher | Observations, Burnout & Choosing Balance

Today I’m sharing a very real look at life inside — and outside — my Montessori classroom. From laminating alphabet materials at home before work… to navigating constant observations… to recalibrating my expectations as a lead teacher… to choosing joy on a scheduled day off. This year has stretched me. I talk honestly about: Teaching uppercase vs. lowercase in Montessori Working under frequent corporate observation Managing a two-year contract Carrying the invisible load of lead teaching Resetting my expectations of assistant support Why I’m building work-life balance on purpose How faith anchors me in hard seasons Why I’m experimenting with 4-day weeks And then… I take a day off. Coffee with a long-time friend. Taxes. Reselling. Substack writing. Cooking. A Valentine’s weekend. Because if we don’t intentionally build a life outside the classroom… teaching will consume it. If you are a teacher navigating pressure, leadership tension, or burnout — you are not alone. ✨ I also share about my Substack where I’m writing more deeply about Montessori leadership and sustainability in teaching: 👉 https://creativityandwonder.substack.... ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Laminating at Home Before School 03:10 Montessori Uppercase vs. Lowercase Letters 06:45 The Reality of Constant Observations 10:20 Two-Year Contract & Changing My Attitude 13:00 Protecting Work-Life Balance (Gym, Bowling, Music) 15:30 Animals & Their Homes Lesson Prep 18:40 Lead Teacher vs. Assistant Expectations 24:30 The Moment I Chose Grace Instead of Bitterness 27:45 Coffee Run & Reset 29:30 Scheduled Day Off & Longtime Friend 32:00 Valentine’s Plans (Concert, Brewery, Movie) 34:30 Why I’m Trying 4-Day Work Weeks 36:40 Two-Story Starbucks Adventure 38:30 Taxes, Business & Reselling Reality 41:00 E-Meal Discovery & Cooking as a Hobby 44:00 Substack Writing & Building the “Next Thing” 47:00 Teacher Exhaustion & Long-Term Transition Plans 49:00 Wrapping the Day with Intention