As far as "making a living" (supporting oneself) teaching was about all there was for young women back then, but in Laura's case, it was a matter of the family needing the extra income.
Teaching was the only way for Laura to earn any more than piecework money (sewing). Laura did not want to teach, but she did it dutifully, and actually came to enjoy it by her last term of teaching.
Laura Ingalls is a/an Writer teacher journalist family farmer
Laura Ingalls Wilder is a/an Writer teacher journalist family farmer
Laura Ingalls Wilder spent most of her time at home being educated by her parents. She was able to pass a test at age 15 to become a teacher.
Laura Ingalls WIlder is good at being a teacher, journalist, and a children's author.
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The husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder was Almanzo Wilder.
Laura Ingalls Wilder did not become famous until later in her life, the 1930's, when her series of books was published.
Laura Ingalls Wilder received her teacher certification in 1882.
she was a teacher and a farmers wife
She was an teacher, then in her later years an author.
Laura Ingalls Wilder did not become famous until later in her life, the 1930's, when her series of books was published.
Laura Ingalls Wilder did not attend college. She completed her formal education at a rural schoolhouse in De Smet, South Dakota. Laura went on to become a teacher herself before ultimately becoming a renowned author.