This is the last of the blog bombardment from me this week.  (Are some of you cheering?) I decided to do some activities/games like I woul...

Hi there, friends! I had grand intentions of linking up for the rest of Teacher Week and then well, I decided to do lots of last minute fun ...

8th grade Math & Algebra students will love the instant feedback after trying this Solving Multi-Step Equations worksheet. This maze will keep them engaged till the end. Printable PDF, Google Slides & Easel by TPT Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists ...

7th grade Math & Geometry students will have fun working their way through this Area & circumference of Circles worksheet. It will keep them engaged and working until the end.Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 11 circ...

This is one of my most popular items in my TPT store and one of my most used items in my classroom!   I don’t know about you, but we pr...

Click HERE to go to my TPT store! I am having my first SALE!  I am very excited.  I have posted a couple new items tonig...

Are you a current or former teacher planning to sell on TPT? (By the way, TPT is doing a rebranding. They don't call themselves TeachersPayTeachers anymore, but TPT) Or an artist trying to branch out in the digital world? If yes, then good news because TPT has a space for everyone!  But first, what is TPT? It is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials. Why TPT? Because why not? Sasha from @rainbowsprinklestudio left her job to become a full-time TPT clip artist (she's one of my favorites! You can check out her store here.) There are other online marketplaces, such as Etsy, where you can also sell online, but they serve different audiences. I did sell on Etsy for a few months and got my first sale, but geez Louise, marketing for two stores is a pain in the butt. Every time you create a listing, you get charged. And this is the most painful part because (if I remember correctly) they get 30% of your earnings (or maybe more?). I'm pretty sure Etsy is still worth it for others, but not for me (at the moment). TPT is my top priority. So, what sells best on TPT? Here is the list of the products that I think sell best on TPT: Clip arts. I mainly shop from Educlips, Whimsy Clips, Rainbow Sprinkle Studio, Bunny on a Cloud, and Creating4 the Classroom. Creative Clips is also a famous clip art store on TPT. Educlips posts an early discount for bundles I adore, so I immediately purchase them every time she releases a new set of clip art. Whimsy Clips has a clip art club that goes until December for only $6 (the price increases as she adds items to the bundle). Check their stores for inspiration if you plan to sell clip arts on TPT. Fonts! Who can't resist these adorable fonts?! I have a lot of Amy Groesbeck's fonts, but there are also Kaitlynn Albani's and PB's fonts. Oh, don't forget KG fonts, too! Mock-ups. If you're a photographer and product photography is your thing, welcome to the world of mock-ups. My favorite mock-ups are from Katie Brockmeyer, and I plan to purchase her upcoming new mock-ups growing bundle on Cyber Monday! (Many good things are happening this November, my birthday month!)  Classroom decors. Back when I was teaching, I didn't decorate my classrooms. So, I didn't have a chance to purchase classroom decor. But I know these are a hit during the summer when teachers start preparing their classrooms for the next school year. If you have an eye for decorating and stuff, you might want to check this out! When you click the search bar on TPT, you will see lots of popular keywords trending at the moment. If you have Veteran's Day or Thanksgiving products, expect them to sell. Make sure you use the right keywords for your products to be seen. Some sellers write these keywords to know what is selling on a particular month on TPT. For my store, seasonal products sell a lot! I got my 2nd 4-figure month on TPT in October because of my Halloween products! Woohoo! Wait for my TPT income report in January!  Do market research for a product you plan to create and fill the gap. Create products the other sellers have not made yet, and I promise they will sell. It will take time, but when you have the perfect listing, use the right keywords, or market them, they can become your best sellers. I have only been selling on TPT for 20 months, but these are the resources I know that sell best (or will sell best) on TPT. If you have more ideas you want to add or burning questions you want to ask, feel free to comment below. Talk soon! The Viral Teacher

I have recently added some items to my TPT store and while doing that, I needed to update the downloads. These printables started out to ...

Happy Sunday everyone! So as the new year has come I have began thinking of some new items I want to create for my TPT store. I wanted my followers input on my next items. So that’s why I’m here today. What is your classroom theme? Do you have a theme? Do you want a...

My giveaway week and sale starts tomorrow morning! Be sure to check back here every day for a chance to win one of the items in my TpT store for free. I wanted to kick off my sale by reminding you of some fall freebies that I've posted in the past. Click on the pictures below to download these items for free! Happy Fall, y'all!

I want to say thank you to all the teachers out there, day in and day out you give it 100%. Now more than ever, I know you are tired as you prepare your classrooms and lessons for our busy testing season. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ♥ For the next two days everything in my store, including the already deeply discounted bundles are available for an additional 25% off. You can click on the picture or the caption below it to arrive at my TpT store already sorted for the grade level items you want for your class. #FernSmithsClassroomIdeas

These are just a few of my TpT products.  If you scroll down a little on the blog there is a TpT area.  There you can actually s...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To show you how much I appreciate your support of my blog and TpT store, I am offering 20% off of ALL products in my TpT store for the big sale! From May 7th through Ma 8th, you can save 28% off by using the discount code TAD 13 at checkout. This is a great time to stock up on end of the year items as well as back to school products for next year! My wish list is full and I can hardly wait to snag all of the goodies that I have been eyeing lately! Here are some recent additions to my TpT store: Customized Kindergarten Common Core Standards Posters- "Kid Friendly"   Customized 4th Grade Common Core Standards Posters- "Kid Friendly"     These posters include "I can" statement posters for ALL Common Core standards along with Science and Social Studies posters specific to your state. If you're anything like me, you'll love having a matching set of posters for all subject areas! Mom, You Couldn't BEE Any Sweeter! {A Mother's Day Craft} This is a cute and easy craft for your students to make for Mother's Day! Three different message boxes, patterns, and directions are included. This Year ROCKED! {An End of the Year Memory Book}       Celebrate the end of the year with your students using this fun rockstar themed memory book! There are two different versions provided- one features girl rockstars and one features boy rockstars. This book is printed like a booklet and will save you on paper! Just print double sided, fold in half, and staple in the middle.     I hope you enjoy the big sale tomorrow and Wednesday! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Here are a few tips for setting up your classroom decor🤗 🌈 Print the items on card stock paper so they last longer! 🌈 Hang the larger items first such as alphabet & number line then work the smaller items around them 🌈 Use washi tape to assemble the paper until you have it where you like it, then staple in place ✨ Also, if you are interested in this bright decor set, you can find it in my TPT shop- Shayna Vohs

Hello there!  Yes. I have plenty of educational ideas to share with you, but I think I will stick with some freebies instead!  These are items I have in my TPT store, but have not released on my blog yet.  I hope you will find something new & exciting printables to use in your classroom.  Leave me...

This Awesome GROWING Bundle includes an ENTIRE CURRICULUM for students learning the SH sound!You will get:- The SH "MOUTH" Coloring Page- The "Sh the Baby is Sleeping" SH ISOLATION Coloring Page and Poster,- and more!Each of these items can also be found individually in my TPT shop!

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This Canadian money freebie contains two hands on activities to help your students practice the important skill of counting money.

Are you considering a theme for the new school year? How about a Back to School Blast-off Space theme?You are receiving one design/nameplate that features:alphabet (upper and lower)numbers to 20left/right handsIf you need other "Back to School Blast Off" items check my TPT store for:Back to School B...

Like most teachers, the low pay and many hours were causing me lots of stress as I struggled to provide for my family. But Teachers Pay Teachers has created....