flip education
Active Learning for Every Classroom
Teachers Pay Teachers
Teacher Resource Marketplace
Someone else’s worksheet
isn’t your lesson.
TpT sells resources another teacher created for their classroom. Flip generates custom active learning experiences built for yours, in 60 seconds, at no cost.
Custom, Not Generic
Every plan fits your exact topic, grade, and national curriculum. No adapting required.
Pedagogy-Grounded
48 proven methods shape the structure of every lesson, not just the content.
60 Seconds, Free
No browsing, no buying, no adapting. Generate a complete plan instantly.
The Bottom Line
Which one is right for you?
Choose Flip Education if…
You want lesson plans custom-built for your exact topic, grade, country, and chosen pedagogy, with SEL mapping and curriculum alignment included, generated in seconds.
Choose Teachers Pay Teachers if…
You prefer browsing peer-reviewed, ready-made resources from experienced teachers, want a massive catalog across every subject and grade, or like supporting fellow educators directly.
Two Different Workflows
Browse and buy vs. describe and generate
Teachers Pay Teachers
Search for your topic
Thousands of results
Filter and compare
Read reviews, check previews
Purchase resource
$1–$10+ per download
Download and adapt
Adjust for your class context
Time: 15–30 minutes. Cost: $1–$10+ per resource.
Flip Education
Enter your topic and grade
9th Grade History, WW1 causes
Choose a methodology
Socratic Seminar from 48 options
Click Generate
Country pre-selected, standards auto-aligned
Time: 60 seconds. Cost: Free.
Feature Comparison
How they compare, point by point
| Feature | Flip Education | Teachers Pay Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Core Planning | ||
| Lesson plans for your exact topic | AI-generated, custom | Search marketplace |
| Time from idea to lesson | 60 seconds | Browse, buy, adapt |
| Cost per resource | Free tier available | $1–$10+ per resource |
| Print-ready materials | ||
| Curriculum Depth | ||
| Curriculum standards (10 countries) | US-centric | |
| 48 active learning methodologies | ||
| Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) built in | Varies by seller | |
| Aligned to your specific grade and country | Automatic | Manual search |
| Content & Community | ||
| Resource variety (worksheets, games, decor) | Lesson plans focus | 7M+ resources |
| Teacher community | Growing | 5M+ sellers and buyers |
| Peer reviews and ratings | ||
| Customization | ||
| Tailored to your class context | Every generation | Generic, one-size-fits-many |
| Choose teaching methodology | 48 options | Seller's choice |
| Edit and adapt resources | Regenerate with new parameters | Editable files (varies) |
Where Each Shines
Strengths and trade-offs
Flip Education strengths
Custom-built for your classroom, every time
Every Flip lesson is generated fresh for your exact topic, grade, country, and standards. No searching through thousands of results hoping something fits. No adapting a resource built for a different curriculum.
Pedagogy built into the structure
Choose from 48 research-backed methodologies: Socratic seminar, jigsaw, gallery walk, design thinking. The methodology shapes the entire activity arc. TpT resources use whatever approach the seller chose.
Free and instant
Generate a complete lesson plan in 60 seconds at no cost. TpT resources range from $1 to $10+ each, and you still need time to browse, evaluate, purchase, and adapt them.
SEL and curriculum alignment are automatic
Every lesson maps to Social and Emotional Learning competencies and your national curriculum standards. On TpT, you have to trust the seller got the alignment right for your context.
Works across 10 countries
Standards from the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Colombia, Chile, India, and Singapore are built into every generation. TpT is heavily US-focused.
Offline-first active learning
Students debate, investigate, and create with printed materials. No devices needed in the classroom. The learning happens between students, not between a student and a screen.
Teachers Pay Teachers strengths
7 million+ resources across every subject
TpT offers an enormous catalog: lesson plans, worksheets, games, classroom decor, bulletin boards, test prep, and more. If you need something beyond lesson planning, the selection is unmatched.
Created by experienced teachers
Every resource is made by a real teacher who has used it in their classroom. Peer reviews and ratings help you gauge quality before buying.
Supporting fellow educators
Purchases directly support teacher-sellers. Many educators value the community aspect and the ability to earn income from their expertise.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Flip Education free?
Can I find the same quality resources on TpT?
Does Flip replace TpT entirely?
How does Flip handle curriculum alignment compared to TpT?
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