
Welcome to this course! I'm so glad you're here. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents with students and teachers around the world!
Tips for Success:
Watch videos on a second screen (or extra tab) so you can try the tips I’m teaching.
Increase efficiency by using a computer mouse.
There are multiple ways to design! Find methods that work for you.
Create a calendar and stick to your schedule. Give yourself grace when tasks take longer to complete than you expected.
Start with a big idea and funnel it downward into smaller steps.
Work on Canva in Google Chrome (not Safari).
Key Ideas:
Log into my Canva account
Organize projects in folders
Customize a template
Key Ideas:
Create a blank design and resize designs (0:12)
Title my project (0:30)
Hide and show the sidebar (1:46)
Zoom in and out on my canvas (1:58)
Rearrange pages in “Grid View” (2:09)
Add a shape or graphic (3:06)
Edit the color and border of a shape (4:00)
Add a textbox and change the font size (4:29)
Resize shapes or graphics (5:58)
Copy and paste or duplicate a graphic (6:05)
Group and ungroup items (9:06)
Key Ideas:
Move a text box on the page (0:22)
Edit text (i.e. align text, add bullet points, change line spacing, etc.) (0:40)
Add text “effects” (i.e. curve text) (1:50)
Upload your own font (if applicable) (3:06)
Resize a text box (i.e. stretch the sides) (4:25)
Add/Delete columns and rows in a table (5:50)
Resize columns or rows in a table (6:38)
Type inside a table (7:25)
Change the colors and borders in a table (7:50)
Lock a table (12:26)
Key Ideas:
Use high contrast in my resources (0:15)
Test my resources for B&W printing (0:57)
Make space for students to write (2:30)
Align text to the top of a table (4:27)
Change the line spacing (6:13)
Choose readable fonts (6:53)
Review Canva’s Terms of Use (7:20)
Find images on Pixabay (7:38)
Remove a white background on clipart (8:50)
Give credit to designers at the end of my resources (9:18)
Key Ideas:
Follow TPT sellers (0:22)
Make a freebie to advertise a bundle (1:21)
Make a “broad” freebie to reach a wider audience (2:40)
Use freebies to gain followers and build an email list (3:45)
Key Ideas:
Organize ideas on Trello or Miro (0:08)
Sketch ideas on paper (1:24)
Print and check my templates (1:54)
Include a Table of Contents (2:20)
Include Answer Keys (3:00)
Make Sample Responses & Examples (3:30)
Offer print & digital resources (4:38)
Design resources in 2 sizes (6:16)
Share templates that teachers can edit (6:34)
Download Canva resources as PPT files (8:04)
Choose a price for my resource (8:34)
Key Ideas:
Use a product creation menu for ideas (0:09)
Show differentiated items with symbols (0:47)
Write multiple levels of problems (0:58)
Add choice boards to resources (1:58)
Add images to increase understanding (2:17)
Create checklists for students (2:51)
Explore Canva’s apps (Translate & Bulk Create are shown in this video - 3:02)
Use the Google Translate Formula (3:58) =GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,"en","es")
Key Ideas:
Make a QR code in Canva (0:50)
Add my logo to product covers (1:23)
Add URL links to text and images (1:42)
Make a bank of text links for product descriptions (4:06)
Make a bank of image thumbnail links for “Also Check Out” pages (4:29)
Copy and paste my credits page into a new file (5:43)
Search for a trademark (5:56)
Copy a template before editing (7:17)
Key Ideas:
Upload photos to Canva (1:18)
Drag a photo into a frame (1:55)
Layer a shape and an image on top of a frame to show my full product (2:10)
Download worksheet images as PNGs (2:45)
Rotate an image (3:37)
Choose a combination of colors by clicking “design” and “styles” (3:58)
Size graphics realistically (4:23)
Download thumbnails as PNGs (5:50)
Add thumbnails to my resource bank (6:15)
Key Ideas:
Funnel information in my preview (0:33)
Make a preview overview for bundles (1:35)
Include a bonus in a bundle (1:50)
Check my product statistics (5:14)
Notes:
> You do NOT need to use every page from the Preview Templates. 1-5 pages make great previews! I've included several options so you can choose the ones that fit best with your resources.
> Currently, TPT shows "landscape" previews. When buyers view previews, a landscape document fills their entire screen (unlike a vertical/portrait PDF). Keeping your font size around 30 or larger will ensure customers can easily read your content.
Key Ideas:
Choose a business name, colors, and fonts for my brand (0:25)
Design a logo (1:10)
Save a copy of my color codes (1:30)
Organize my finances (1:58)
Open my TPT store (2:22)
Set up my Payout Method (3:42)
Find answers to questions in TPT University (4:10)
Additional Tips:
If the name you want to use for your store is taken... consider adding an additional tagline such as "edu" or "education" at the end.
Secure your name on social media platforms. Set up business Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest pages using your new store name even if you don't plan to post for a while. This will "save" your brand name and keep everything consistent in the future if you choose to establish a following.
Search for color palettes online or browse the color combinations found within Canva (Open a file > Design > Styles).
Track your earnings and expenses using my free spreadsheet!
TPT Storefront (0:00)
Change Logo (1:15)
Cover Photo Templates (1:27)
Edit Text on Storefront (3:48)
Change Featured Resources (4:14)
Edit Categories (5:00)
Key Ideas:
Create a listing for a single file (0:55)
Zip multiple files before uploading (1:18)
Bundle two or more listings (4:55)
Publish a TPT Easel activity (6:18)
Key Ideas:
Send a Note to Followers (0:06)
Update my email preferences so I will receive the seller newsletter and updates (1:36)
Read about TPT School Access in TPT University (2:02)
Branch out and sell on other platforms (3:23)
Explore Etsy, Wix, Classful, and Smart Stuff Teaching (These are just a few... you can find more by searching online!)
Key Ideas:
Understand the parts of a listing and make updates to increase sales (0:50)
Identify elements found in a listing (2:04)
Type 80 characters in a title (2:15)
Search for keywords and use keywords in my title, snippet, and description (2:50)
Add headings and emojis to my 300+ word description (4:30)
Include links to follow my store, upsell additional products, and remind buyers to earn credits by writing a review (5:10)
Key Ideas:
Write longtail keywords (0:07)
Use seasonal/popular keywords accurately (0:36)
Include a keyword in my title, snippet, and description (1:10)
Lengthen descriptions using ChatGPT (1:24)
Save time using the Product Description Template (2:20)
Compile listings on a landing page so I can paste links into future descriptions (4:26)
Copy the template before editing (5:02)
*Note: Don't keyword stuff. Typing your keyword in every sentence can negatively impact your search rankings. Instead, use your keyword and its synonyms naturally throughout your description. Try reading it aloud to test how it sounds!
Key Ideas:
Analyze a description using SEO Review Tools - Content Analysis (0:06)
Find keyword tips and analyze listings using TPTSEO Tools (2:40)
Key Ideas:
Use the copy style button (0:10)
“Find and Replace” words in a design (1:03)
Design templates for product lines (1:55)
Share a Canva file in PowerPoint (2:35)
Resize designs to print 2/page (3:46)
Translate Canva designs into other languages (5:33)
Key Ideas:
Use “Bulk Create” in Canva (0:10)
Design two versions of a worksheet: print and digital - make it screen-friendly by designing in landscape mode (4:07)
Make bingo cards with Canva’s app (4:40)
Key Ideas:
Explore Products from Bearwood Labs (0:23)
Power Pack: Change slide size (0:36)
Power Pack: Copy to all slides (0:48)
Power Pack: Arrange to grid (1:28)
Power Pack: Add/Replace images (3:00)
Power Pack: Add images as new slides (3:40)
Power Point: Edit the master slide (4:22)
Flat Pack: Preserve links in PDFs (5:00)
Flat Pack: Flatten or unfreeze items in a PowerPoint file (5:58)
Key Ideas:
Search Chrome Web Store for extensions (0:10)
Workona (0:15)
Group Chrome tabs (1:12)
ColorZilla (2:00)
GoFullPage (2:33)
Grammarly (2:56)
Students will be able to receive additional help with curriculum design.
Are you ready to share your amazing ideas with teachers and students around the world? Your people are ready and they're waiting on you! Recently, my store ranked in the 99th percentile on TPT. Learn all my secrets in this course! Open a TPT store, design resources on Canva, and earn passive income. Your people are ready and they're waiting on you!
Become a curriculum designer and earn passive income! Being a teacher is a fulfilling job, but funds are often spread thin. Sell your lesson plans and fill up your piggy bank little by little.
Learn tips in this Curriculum Design Course to help your products take off and supplement your teaching salary. Save time with the templates and strategies covered in this comprehensive program.
Teachers Pay Teachers, Here You Come! Open your store with help every step along the way.
Course Modules:
Hello Canva!
All About Resources
Save Time with Templates
Build Your Brand
Search Engine Optimization
Time-Saving Magic
Generate extra income from the work you're already doing in your classroom!
Work at your own pace, watch videos again and again, and practice right alongside an expert.
Enhance your digital skills, create high-quality resources, and embark on your journey with help every step along the way.
Hear from an educator like you:
"MB Creations' curriculum design course is just what I was looking for to kick start my own side business! By watching Megan's expert videos, I have quickly learned how to take my teaching expertise, share it with others, and profit while having fun. I love that each module is easy to follow, contains multiple examples, and is chocked full of shortcut ideas for creating quality products. If you are interested in expanding your career and capitalizing on your knowledge base, THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU!"
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I need to purchase anything extra to complete this course?
Many videos teach about design techniques using Canva. I recommend you purchase a Canva subscription if you plan to sell your resources. If you're only using them with your own students, you can use the free Canva for Education account. Canva, and this course, work best on Google Chrome (not Safari).
2. I HAVE NOT opened a TPT store. Is this course right for me?
Yes! I will walk you through every step along the way! Let's go!
3. I HAVE opened a TPT store. Is this course right for me?
Also yes! Only one module relates to opening a store and you will likely find gems within that video, too. This course takes you far beyond the beginning steps. It will help you create new products efficiently, design compelling thumbnails and previews, and write titles and descriptions that help more people find your resources.