Your most important step is your first.

It all starts with an idea.

Maybe you want to share your teaching expertise with others or maybe just a way to earn extra income without taking more time away from family or doing what you love.

The TPT Playbook can help get you started.

Thoughtfully created with only what you need—tried-and-true strategies to help you start earning fast.

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  • 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

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    Let’s Build & Grow Your TPT Business

    Easy-to-use and stress-free resources and strategies for every step of your TPT business journey—a full system designed for full-time teachers who want to monetize their skills and build meaningful side income, without the stress.

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    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.

    Founder of Teach & Earn

    MEET LIZ

    Hi, I’m Liz!

    I’m a full-time teacher turned accidental entrepreneur. I started my TpT store back in 2017 as a newly single mom just trying to earn a little extra to take my son on vacation. I figured I’d make a couple hundred bucks. Fast forward to today, and that side hustle has grown into a business I love.

    I created Teach & Earn for teachers like me—busy, committed, creative, and ready for more. As a physics and chemistry teacher since 2007, and an instructional coach and team lead, I’ve always believed in the power of educators. You already have everything you need to build a meaningful side income—you just don’t need to do it the hard way.

    That’s where Teach & Earn comes in. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned (and everything I wish I had) and turned it into simple, strategic tools and templates that take the guesswork out of growing your TpT store. No overwhelm. No fluff. Just the support, systems, and steps to help you finally build something that supports your life—not runs it.