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New Members--Start Here!
Welcome to 'we teach'--a forum for parents and teachers to share ideas, learn from each other, and grow as educators for our children.
If you're new here, it can be pretty overwhelming. Don't stress! No worries! You got it!
Here's what you can do to make this quickly-growing forum a little bit smaller:
1. Join any and ALL groups that interest you! Really! All of our groups are open to all members--there's a no-moderation standard--so you are welcome in all groups! You only need to join the groups in order to participate in discussion threads--you won't be spammed by the group administrators--seriously!
2. Update your profile! Add a photo of you or of something that interests you. Share a little bit about your background, what interests you, and your hometown, blog, family, whatever. That way members can get to know you a bit beyond your default sunflower face.
3. Look around! Check out the latest activity on the top of the forum. It marks what everyone is doing--adding to discussions, updates to people's profiles, added links, photos, and videos. You'll get a feel for what people are sharing, and hopefully you'll see that you can do the same!
4. Add something here or there! See where it says 'FORUM' on the main page? That's the open discussion forum, where you can ask anything, any time!
Start a discussion, reply to a discussion, feel free to share links, photos, videos. Anything relevant. Anything you think will support our members.
Share your favorite holiday craft or the ways that you rocked your latest playgroup with a super-cool activity that kept the 3yo's busy and moms in awe. Remember how you began the school year with an activity that got kids feeling comfortable? share it! Have a favorite author or children's book? Share it! Want to sing the praises of your favorite product? Let us know!
5. Ask questions and have fun! Ask those burning education, parenting, or teaching-related questions. Find out where you can find reliable resources for teaching special learners or math or foreign languages. Meet people and make connections. Meet up at conferences and find new blogs and sites to read. It is awesome to have a large forum of people bound by similar interests, so take advantage of it, share the 'we teach' love, and have fun!
6. Add some Buttons or Bling to your blog or Facebook page! Hit our Buttons & Bling page, grab the codes, and you're ready to go--and we're SO thankful you're sharing the 'we teach' love!
7. Join a chat! Anytime at all, you can just 'chat' on the forum by clicking on the 'Members Online' box in the lower right hand corner of the screen. It's easy, it's fun, and it's a great way to get to know members. We have a focused forum chat each month, as well as a new member chat--for YOU!--the last Monday of each month. Join the fun!
The only thing we ask is that you don't use this forum as an opportunity to advertise you--your product, your site, your business, etc. Please visit our forum standards for more information. If you're interested in advertising with us, let us know, and I'll send you the information you need. Please just respect that the members have requested that this forum remain ad-free and education-focused!
Thanks so much for being here, and I look forward to meeting you--
cheers,
amy
(amy@teachmama.com)
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group leader Comment by Susan Case on May 1, 2013 at 7:21pm -
I'm really excited to meet other members and share resources. I blog at Kindergarten & Preschool for Parents & Teachers.
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Comment by Mary Roxas on October 28, 2012 at 1:44am -
I joined a few months ago but only got back now. I'm looking forward to reading and sharing with the group.
Warmest regards from the Philippines,
Mary
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Comment by Melinda on October 27, 2012 at 7:36pm -
Hello Everyone, I am really excited to get to know the ins and outs of this great site and take advantage of all the great advice and ideas available for my little one. I just know this is going to be one big helpful place to visit..Thank You!
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Comment by Sheryl Spears on August 14, 2012 at 9:26pm -
Me, too, I'm new. I'm trying to get my photo up but instead I still have a flower. Can anyone help me out with this? Sheryl
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Comment by Roxanne Sterling on August 7, 2012 at 9:12am -
Hello everyone, I am new to the we teach community but nevertheless, it is a pleasure to be part of this group. I look forward to meeting some new people as well as sharing and learning.
Take charge, take control and take care!!
Be blessed, Roxanne.
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Comment by Jeannine Moriconi on August 5, 2012 at 9:39pm -
Hello everyone! I am so excited to have found this terrific site and to be a new member of We Teach! I have not been able to do much with my profile yet, but I'm a second grade teacher from Michigan. I'm really looking forward to joining some groups and learning from and sharing with all of you!
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Comment by Jackie PRiest on August 3, 2012 at 10:47pm -
hey, I am new a member and am excited to start this journey of home schooling.
I never imagined in a thousand years I would ever be a home school momma!! I have three kids, 5, 3 and 7months. We start in 11 days....ahhh!!!
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Comment by Patti Collins on July 31, 2012 at 12:27pm -
Hi everyone, I am a new member. I am a primary teacher and am so excited to connect with everyone to share ideas.
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Comment by Lindsay Widaman on July 30, 2012 at 9:15pm -
Hey everyone!
I just graduated with my first masters degree in elementary ed and reading specialist certification
I'm at work tonight but wanted to stop by to say hello and thanks for letting me in the group
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Comment by Rachel Felici on July 16, 2012 at 6:01pm
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I'm trying to add my profile photo and the "choose file" button isn't an option at this point. Do I need to do something else first? Thanks!
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Comment by Renee Brown on June 23, 2012 at 10:15pm -
Hi everyone! New here, but looking forward to getting to know some of you. I'm a home-schooling mom as well as a home-school group leader. I'm always looking for new ideas and ways to teach and lead. Thanks so much for adding me! Can't wait to get the feel for it all.
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Comment by Paula Gohier on June 23, 2012 at 11:05am
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I'm a homeschooling mom and Coastie wife. I love the military and homeschooling lifestyle. I am always looking for ways to learn more, teach better, and meet new friends.Paula
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Comment by jan wrestler on June 17, 2012 at 11:24am
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As a home daycare provider I sometimes feel a little isolated. I"m looking forward to some "grownup" interaction. I Taught preschool and served as director for a daycare center for several years. I just thought there had to be a better way to care for and teach young children. I started my home daycare 27 years ago and it just keeps going. Love my job and looking forward to getting new ideas and others thoughts on the "wonderful world of childhood. : )
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Comment by Ms. Shelley on June 11, 2012 at 9:39am -
Yeah! First day of summer....I am finally getting a chance to build my business and use this fantastic website! Thanks!
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Comment by Linda Gresik on June 2, 2012 at 8:30am -
I am looking forward to having time to get into this website and really checking it out. I am so excited to have discovered it. 3 more days of school and then I can actually focus on something fun!
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Comment by Debbie Riddle on April 17, 2012 at 6:25am -
Wow this looks like it is going to be so much fun and very addictive.
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Comment by Linda Bremer on April 13, 2012 at 4:45pm
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Woohoo....loving to share and learn.
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Comment by Kelly Gardner on January 25, 2012 at 1:46pm
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Wow this looks amazing! I will work on my profile in the next couple of days and I look forward to learning the ends and outs of WE TEACH!!!
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Comment by Elizabeth Norton (edvacation) on January 10, 2012 at 3:57pm -
Loving this!!! So great to be "on the in"side hehehe!!! :) Looking forward to meeting many and learning lots.
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Comment by Brian Hopkins on January 7, 2012 at 2:28pm
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