If you want to make more money as a teacher, you’ve probably considered tutoring, summer school, or picking up another part-time job. The problem is that most of those options require giving up even more of your time.
That’s one reason I absolutely love Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). You can use the skills and resources you’re already creating for your classroom to build an additional income stream on your own schedule.
Start With What You Already Know
You don’t need a huge product catalog to start selling on TPT. Think about the lessons, activities, assessments, or classroom tools you’ve created that solve a problem for you. Chances are, another teacher needs something similar.
If you’re brand new, start with my How to Get Started on Teachers Pay Teachers post for a look at getting your store up and running the right way.
Then, instead of creating random products, think strategically about what teachers actually need. My What Sells Best on Teachers Pay Teachers? post can help you brainstorm products with demand.
Make Sure Teachers Can Find Your Products on TPT
Creating a great resource is only part of building a TPT business. Teachers also have to be able to find it.
Learning the basics of TPT SEO can help you write stronger titles and descriptions and choose keywords that connect your products with the right buyers. Once teachers find your listing, your cover and preview also play an important role in convincing them to click and purchase.
Create More of What’s Working for Teachers Pay Teachers
Making more money on TPT doesn’t always mean constantly coming up with new ideas. Sometimes your existing products can show you exactly what to create next.
Look at what’s already selling and consider how you could turn a popular resource into a larger product line. You can also use your store data to see which products are getting views, converting into sales, or showing opportunities for improvement.
Let TPT Be Your Starting Point
As your TPT business grows, the skills you develop can eventually open the door to other income streams. You might turn your educational content into physical workbooks with Amazon KDP or start building an email list through Subscribers to Sales.
You don’t need to tackle all of that right away, though. Start with TPT, learn what works, and grow from there.
Ready to Make More Money as a Teacher?
Making more money as a teacher doesn’t have to mean adding another job to your already-busy schedule. TPT gives you the opportunity to take your classroom experience and turn it into something that can continue generating income beyond the school day.
If you’re ready to get started, my free TPT training will help you take those first steps and begin building your store.
