tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post1937762066442505891..comments2023-10-08T10:28:10.639-04:00Comments on Joy of Kindergarten: What I Have Learned From TPTAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04285844388302650387noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-38478810652183221732013-07-27T21:06:54.711-04:002013-07-27T21:06:54.711-04:00Nancy, Your work is so wonderful and it has help m...Nancy, Your work is so wonderful and it has help me become a better K teacher. When I see your packets...I see things in a different way :) I bought every single homework packet last year, the math story problems were my kids favorite part of math. I haven't purchased one single teachers "book," since I found TPT. I have about 10 "friends," that are experienced teachers that offer their amazing packets and lessons to me for at a price that is beyond reasonable. I have spent up to $30 for a huge packet, but mostly $5-10. If I could do this...it would cost me a fortune in time and aggravation. Thank you, for creating and sharing your wonderful resources.<br />Dawn Bartels Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299313733165413593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-85364630953325578082013-07-27T18:43:36.708-04:002013-07-27T18:43:36.708-04:00I for one, am so grateful for your time, creativit...I for one, am so grateful for your time, creativity and generosity in sharing your packs. Of course we should pay for them...give me a break !!! The freebies are fun, but you are all professionals, helping professionals to do their jobs better... so a HUGE "Thank You" from this Teacher !!Carol West Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418499180223052664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-69128950604112568662013-07-27T18:28:26.103-04:002013-07-27T18:28:26.103-04:00Very well written post! I love TPT because you can...Very well written post! I love TPT because you can usually find exactly what you need. You can buy one activity, or you can buy a whole set of activities depending on your budget and your classroom needs. I just opened a TPT store this summer and I've had a blast making things! I love sharing items for free, but I don't feel greedy if I charge a few dollars. Like you said, hours and hours of work go into each product to make sure it's perfect. It's a nice way for teachers to supplement their income. Anyway, I'm a new follower!<br /><br />-Amanda @<br /><a href="http://teacheratthewheel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teacher at the Wheel</a>Amanda D!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04897788267182685725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-83466840321949506392013-07-27T18:20:33.147-04:002013-07-27T18:20:33.147-04:00I have been making stuff for years, and I do give ...I have been making stuff for years, and I do give it away to teachers in my district, but outside is different. I don't sell on TpT (although I have been told to for a long time) but I do buy and I have absolutely no problem with this. I would rather teachers get my money for work they know works rather than some publisher putting something together without trying it out first. Most of the teachers that create products do so because they love education, creating new ways to teach children is a passion. Making a little extra money is just a bonus. Keep it up, maybe someday I will get around to posting my stuff too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120768035959387439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-69912450749508178612013-07-27T18:01:49.216-04:002013-07-27T18:01:49.216-04:00I think that most quality tpt sellers do give away...I think that most quality tpt sellers do give away LOTS of stuff still to their followers just like you were saying. I LOVE the analogy of walking into the teacher store and expecting to get it for FREE! That is exactly what it is like. And if the teachers doing the complaining don't like it, then don't buy from tpt. I'd much rather give my money directly to a teacher that I know worked hard to create these beautiful materials that will be so usable in my classroom than give it to some random corporation... I have gotten many items for free on tpt AND have purchased WAY too many items on tpt as well. And I have become a MUCH better teacher because of many of the things I have purchased. So THANK YOU for doing what you do!sspellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446924013006169828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647155985365098290.post-20748415168383050762013-07-27T17:53:34.254-04:002013-07-27T17:53:34.254-04:00Wow! I would never expect all the fabulous stuff ...Wow! I would never expect all the fabulous stuff for free! No one should be expected to spend hours on something and then just give it away. Teachers who are complaining should just make their own stuff then. While I have received several free things from tpt I have also purchased fabulous things that have saved me time and money! I would say nothing but a giant THANK YOU to everyone who has made my life easier and my teaching better through tpt!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097803417527533461noreply@blogger.com