Becky Powell, a 41-year-old kindergarten teacher from Beaverton, Oregon, found a way to turn her maternity leave into a profitable venture. She started making and selling educational worksheets on Teachers Pay Teachers, a website similar to Etsy but for educational resources.
Her store, Sight Word Activities, helps young kids with literacy and has grown significantly over the years. Last year, it earned her about $125,500, averaging over $10,400 monthly. Her husband, Jerome, also joined in with his store, Editable Activities, contributing $50,000 yearly.
What makes their side hustle impressive is the ongoing passive income it generates. Worksheets created years ago continue to sell, providing a consistent income stream.
