From Lesson Plans to Laundry:
A Day in the Life of a Teacher-Housewife
Written by: Miss Maria Saad
The alarm rings at 5:30 a.m., and before I even open my eyes fully, my mind is already running through the day ahead lesson plans, breakfast, uniforms, laundry, and somehow, finding a few minutes for myself. Being both a Grade 1 homeroom teacher and a mother of two lively kids is a balancing act that often feels like a juggling show with no intermission.
Morning Rush: Two Classrooms, One Kitchen
The day starts in my kitchen, where I prepare breakfast while reminding my children to get ready for school. At the same time, I’m mentally reviewing my first lesson of the day phonics practice with my little first graders. My home is my first classroom, where I’m the teacher, referee, and cheerleader for my kids before we even step out the door.
In the Schoolroom: A Different Kind of Family
By 8:00 a.m., I’m standing in front of 22 eager six-year-olds, switching from “Mommy” to “Miss Teacher.” My Grade 1 students come with wide eyes, endless questions, and energy that could power a small city. Teaching them to read, write, and explore the world is deeply fulfilling, but it requires patience, creativity, and every ounce of energy I have. Sometimes, I feel like I’m mothering 22 children before I return to my own two at home
Afternoon Stretch: Papers, Snacks, and Socks
When the school bell rings, my second shift begins. My own children are waiting with stories from their day, homework that needs guidance, and a hunger that never seems to end. As they snack, I sort through my students’ worksheets. Somewhere in between correcting spelling tests and helping with math homework, I manage to throw in a load of laundry. The washing machine hums in the background, almost like a soundtrack to my double role.
Evenings: Where Roles Collide
Dinner prep is another lesson in multitasking, chopping vegetables while listening to my kids read aloud and simultaneously planning tomorrow’s classroom activities. By the time the house is quiet, I’m usually back at my desk, preparing lesson plans. Sometimes, I feel guilty for not giving enough time to either my children or my students, but I remind myself: both roles are acts of love.
Finding Balance in the Chaos
It isn’t easy to be both a housewife and a teacher. There are days I feel stretched thin, but there are also days I’m grateful, grateful that I can teach young minds and nurture my own children at the same time. The laundry may pile up, lesson plans may spill into family time, but at the end of the day, both my students and my children remind me why this juggling act is worth it.
✨ Takeaway: If you’re a fellow teacher-mom, know this, you don’t have to be perfect. Balance is not about doing it all flawlessly; it’s about giving your best with love, patience, and a little creativity.
Written by: Miss Maria Saad