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Monetize your current skills on Teachers Pay Teachers and finally break free from the headache of paycheck-to-paycheck living!

All the stress-free tools you need to start, grow, and scale a successful TPT store.

for Full Time Teachers

• Proven Strategies • Done For You Tools • Monetize Your Skills • Guilt-free Spending • For Busy Teachers •

Hi there! I’m Liz

A full-time teacher turned accidental entrepreneur, finding success as a TPT seller.

I created Teach and Earn for my friends, coworkers, and fellow teachers because we all deserve financial freedom without sacrificing our time or well-being.

With salaries that barely budge, rising costs, and demanding family schedules, it’s clear that traditional second jobs aren’t the answer.

As teachers and subject-area experts, we have all the tools to build our own TPT store and generate a meaningful side income. That’s right, we don’t need to learn new tricks.

I can't wait to help you grow your TPT store with tried-and-true strategies for ending the paycheck-to-paycheck life we teachers are all too familiar with.

Grow Your TPT Business

Global artisans

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

High quality materials

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Customized for you

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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Over the years, Elizabeth Smith Education has helped teachers and students succeed in even the most challenging science courses.

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  • "This is a very well-made product. The lessons are easy to follow and make lesson planning a lot easier for the teacher.

    -Lisa F.

  • "I'm a huge fan of your physics curriculum on TpT. This was my first year teaching and I switched to your stuff after Christmas and have seen student engagement, test scores, attention level, fun, etc. all improve!"

    -Kristen B.

  • "Thorough, organized and ready to use. I teach at a school that is in the process of shifting when students take physics. This is an excellent tool as we (hopefully) settle into 1-2 grades as the primary students in physics (now 9-12 in the room together)."

    -Mary Alice D.

  • "My students loved the activities and guided notes in this resource! It was such a great help getting me ready to start the year!

    Britaini T.

  • "This resource has worked great for both distance learning and in class. Students were engaged in both settings and the resources were user friendly."

    -Khaliq T.

  • "My students loved this resource-lots of engaging activities. It saved me a lot of time and aggravation as well. It was easy to use and matched the standards I needed to teach."

    -Karen T.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Start with materials you already use. Focus on time-saving, engaging resources in your area of expertise. Always keep the teacher and student experience in mind. Research what’s popular on TPT to get ideas.

  • Starting a store can take a weekend if you have materials ready. Maintaining it takes a few hours weekly to create, update, and promote. Fit it into your schedule and build gradually.

  • PowerPoint and Canva are my go-to tools. Aside from commercially licensed fonts and clip art for a polished and well-branded look, you have all you need already!

  • Resources are typically priced per page: high-content items around $0.18/page and low-content around $0.10/page. Aim for a minimum price of $3.00 to avoid extra transaction fees.

  • Create high-quality resources with eye-catching covers, clear descriptions, and detailed previews. Good reviews and consistent quality build trust and repeat buyers.

  • For extra income, focus on posting quality resources and sending newsletters to TPT followers. To grow a business, promote on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, and use SEO and email marketing. Make this work for you.

  • Nope! TPT is beginner-friendly, and free tutorials can help you learn tools like Canva and PowerPoint if needed. Start simple, using your current teacher skills to improve as you grow.

  • Earnings vary depending on niche, content quality, SEO, and marketing. It’s all up to you. New sellers may earn $20-$100/month, while consistent efforts can lead to significant growth over time.

Download the  TPT Playbook!  

Don’t forget to snag your copy and start building your TPT store today!

This playbook has all the essentials:

  • Key first steps

  • What is your “why”?

  • Finding your niche

  • Your TPT store plan

  • Build your branding kit

  • How to create content

  • Terms of use page

  • How to promote your work

I wish I had this when I opened my store. I fumbled my way through and made many mistakes.

It’s all you need to get started on Teachers Pay Teachers and earn that extra income you deserve!

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