Did you know that your TPT data can tell you what to make next? I say this if your store is about 4-6+ months old and your products have been getting some views. Teachers Pay Teachers provides ways for you to see data about your store based on different filters: earnings, views, units sold, conversions, and preview plays. If … [Read more...]
Should You Create Seasonal Products or Evergreen ?
When I was asked at the beginning of my TpT career, if I was going to create seasonal or evergreen products, I had no idea. Mainly it was because I didn't know what this meant. It has taken me a while to get my brain wrapped about it (don't know why b/c it is rather easy). Thankfully, I'm not alone. This question comes up … [Read more...]
What is Teachers Pay Teachers ?
A couple weeks ago, I had not one but two people ask me, "What is Teachers Pay Teachers?" My first reaction was, "Really? You haven't heard of Teachers Pay Teachers ?" I think when you are in the midst of something, it feels strange that not everyone has heard of it. But there are still a lot of teachers who have not heard of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Teach Common Exception Words In the Class
Memorizing words is not easy for many students, young or old. As teachers we need to be providing skills to bring about success with these words. Common exception words are words that do not follow the common phonetic spelling rules children but my question is what common phonetic spelling rules are taught at this age? … [Read more...]
Before You Start Spelling – 5 Skills Students Should Learn
I am a big advocate of teaching formal spelling, but before I start, I want to see some consistent skills in my students. What are those skills? Keep reading! Skills Before You Start Spelling Students should be able to do the following skills when it comes to reading. That is not a misprint. I believe that spelling and … [Read more...]
What is a Teachers Pay Teachers, TPT Hashtag Sale
Have you seen a TPT hashtag sale in your Instagram feed? I see them regularly. Once I considered just adding a hashtag to one of my TPT products to see what would happen. I'm glad I didn't! What is a TPT Hashtag Sale? Basically, a hashtag sale is when a group of sellers combine their efforts to hold their own sale. They … [Read more...]
