“Giftedness is not what you do or how hard you work. It is who you are. You think differently. You experience life intensely. You care about injustice. You seek meaning. You appreciate and strive for the exquisite. You are painfully sensitive. You are extremely complex. You cherish integrity. Your truth-telling has gotten you in trouble. Should 98% of the population find you odd, seek the company of those who love you just the way you are. You are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. You are utterly fascinating. Trust yourself!”

Linda Silverman~Gifted Development Center Denver


Wednesday 26 December 2012

2013 New Year Linky Party





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If you are linking up, please grab my button from the RIGHT side and be sure to link back to this post! OR you can add a link to it from  your TPT store listing too!  

Also I would love it if I could reach 100 followers!  Please consider becoming one of my much beloved followers (all you have to do is click JOIN THIS SITE on the left or FOLLOW THIS BLOG on the right).  Reaching 100 followers would really make the New Year special for me!

Great news, Mr. Hughes of the excellent blog An Educator's Life has accepted my New Year Linky Party invitation and we are going to really have a party. 

Starting on Saturday, click on the image below to hop right over to Share the Wealth Saturday at John's blog!  Thanks for joining the best party going John!






TBA's Ultimate Linky Party

78 comments:

  1. Thanks for hosting this New Year's Linky Party!

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  2. My pleasure! I really love to have up to the minute ideas to use with my students...and there are so many great ideas and products out there! What better than one place to share them? Happy New Year!

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  3. Thank you for sharing our New Year ideas with everyone! Happy New Year!

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    1. It is my pleasure completely. There are so many great products out there...and so many great blogs, I thought I would love to share the wealth!

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  4. Linked up, thanks for stopping by and inviting me!
    Denise
    Sunny Days In Second Grade

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    1. Sunny Days...sigh:( We just got over 10 cm of snow here in Toronto last night! Thanks for taking the time to come over and link up! You have already made my day sunnier!

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  5. Thank you for the invitation! :)

    Deborah
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    HappyEdugator

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    1. It was my pleasure completely, I hope you are not snowed in like we are in Toronto...you would think we had never seen snow before! Have a very, very Happy New Year!

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    1. You are very welcome..and as Ellen would say...right back at ya! I hope all is well in your world, we have tons of snow here in Toronto right now! I am trying to thaw out as I type this! Have a wonderful, healthy, happy New Year!

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  7. THANK YOU so much for inviting me to my first ever linky party! How exciting! Happy New Year!

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    1. Well that makes two of us, this is my first time ever hosting a linky party! Thanks for joining in the fun! Have a wonderful New Year!

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  8. I think linking these two parties together is a FANTASTIC idea! When I get my post ready tomorrow, I will grab your logo and mention that you TOO are hosting a linky party. If you want to grab my share the wealth logo from my post and add it to YOUR post that would be great.
    This will be fun. WAHOO!
    -MrHughes
    An Educator's Life

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    1. Done! I hope we have the best New Year Party ever! LOL...and we won't have to leave the house or change out of our pj's to do it!

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  9. Thanks for the invite!
    Mrs. D
    TheThirdWheel

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    1. You are very welcome! The party is getting bigger every day! Send out invites to all your friends!

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  10. Great! Thanks for the linky party!

    www.fourthgradestudio.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for coming...get comfy..it's cold and snowy here in Toronto..but our party is still gonna rock! Happy New Year!

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  11. Thanks so much for the heads up! Happy New Year!

    Hilary
    Rockin' Teacher Materials

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    1. You are very welcome Hilary! Thanks for being my newest follower too! I hopped over to your blog and now I'm your newest follower too!

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  12. Thanks for the invite!
    Ana
    www.ingles360.blogspot.com

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    1. Glad to have you with us! What a great group! The students will all be enjoying a great New Year when they get back to school!
      Happy New Year!

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  13. Thanks so much for the invite! Happy New Year to you and yours!
    Linda
    AroundtheKampfire

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    1. Linda,
      It was my pleasure. Thanks for coming to my party! Let's hope there will be lots of excitement generated by these great products and posts!

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  14. Just wanted to let you know that your blog inspired my blog post for today...by the way, I am the proud owner of a GT kiddo of my own, and a teacher of a GT cluster this year. Today I posted a "Five on Friday" post about incorporating more opportunities for creativity in the classroom. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Meg
    www.fourthgradestudio.blogspot.com

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  15. Wow, my blog inspired another post? I am honoured! I hope you find things on my blog that you find useful. I try to keep it "hands-on" so that people get things they can use and maybe read a little while they are here. I hopped over to your blog, and read your posting. LOVED it! I am your newest follower!

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  16. Thank you so much for hosting this linky party! What wonderful resources!!! I am also your newest follower.

    Andrea

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    1. Awwwwwwwwwww I love it when I get new followers...does that sound too Sally Field "they like me, they really like me"???? LOL! I think I have been on the computer too long today!
      I am happy to have you here, and I wish you a very, very Happy New Year!

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  17. Hey Friend!
    Would you please redirect your link to my blog to the posting that is now up for Share the Wealth! Thanks so much! :)
    -MrHughes :0)

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  18. Not only did I redirect but I even uploaded your updated graphic! Thanks for the shout out with the penguin! I hope you have a wonderful New Year with your family! All the best!

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  19. Hi,
    Just stopping by to show some blog love and link up with your linky party!! I am your newest follower. Thanks for stopping by my blog and the New Year Linky Party invite.
    Crystal
    Ms. Jones’ Junction

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  20. I found your linky party through Mr. Hughes' Share the Wealth. Love linkies, so I joined in on the fun.

    G/T is a passion of mine. I've created gifted and enrichment programs in 2 districts and taught grad students about G/T. I'm always thrilled to find another G/T teacher. We are a rather small tribe. I'm your newest follower and will be heading over to your TpT store to check out your resources.

    Happy New Year!
    Barb
    itsabouttimeteachers.blogspot.com

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    1. Barb,
      Thanks for coming on over. Happy New Year! I would love to hear more about your experiences with teaching gifted students. I have been teaching for over 22 years, and like you have taught grad classes and created curriculum for multiple grades. Keeping gifted students working to their potential is my passion! I will visit your blog today for sure! Let's keep in touch.

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    1. Sarah! I love "usingmyteachervoice" what a great name. I am always told by my hubby not to use my teacher voice on him! I hope you are having a wonderful winter holiday...it's still snowing here in Toronto...I guess that is why they call it the Great White North...but right now I could use some sunshine! Happy New Year! Come back and visit often!

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  22. Thanks for the invite!!

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  23. I have featured you in my newest blog post. Happy New Year!
    A Year of Accomplishments and Milestones

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    1. Awww thanks Rae! I am now your newest follower! Great post by the way. There are so many great blogs out there. I appreciated the Liebster Award...it's nice to know I'm not just "blogging to myself"! Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you for coming! It's so nice to meet all these new, awesome teacher bloggers. I am so inspired and overwhelmed with the positive response...and all the great things teachers are doing for students each and every day!

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  25. Thank you for the invite. I have linked up through my blog. Happy New Year.
    Tammy
    Primary Paradise

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    1. Tammy,
      Thank you for linking up with the party of 2012! I am really pleased you were able to come! We will all ring in the New Year together!

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  26. Thank you for inviting me to this linky party...I have a newly created blog at http://trackingthroughthird.blogspot.com/ where I have given you a shoutout...Have fun ringing in the New Year!!!

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  27. Ashley,
    Good for you! I went right to your blog and you are going to love adding to it! Once you add the FOLLOWER widget on Blogger I promise to become your first one! If you need anything give me a shout at teachingisagift@outlook.com. I am by no means a blogging expert (far from it) but I have learned a lot in the past 6 months! I wish you nothing but success with your newest endeavour!

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  28. Thank you for inviting me to this linky party, what a great idea! I've added my link to my TPT store. Happy New year!
    Dynelle

    First Grade Fun with Mrs. Dunn

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  29. Thanks so much for coming my first ever Linky Party! I guess it will be the last of this year too! I really appreciate you taking the time to link up with us! Have a great New Year's Eve tonight! All the best in 2013!

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  30. Love this! Thanks so much for hosting and joining my blog! I'm your newest follower :) Wishing you and yours a mathematically awesome 2013!!

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  31. That little bulldog is adorable! I am hoping to have a mathematically awesome 2013 the probability is NOT likely! I will continue to trudge along though, and my blogging and my classroom make all the hard stuff seem easier some how! You have an awesome New Year yourself...as Ellen would say "right back at ya!"

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  32. Thanks for finding me! I've added my freebie to the list :)
    What a wonderful idea!

    ~Jessica
    Joy in the Journey

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    1. Jessica,
      It was great to find you! Thanks for linking up! Have a wonderful vacation and a fantastic 2013!

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  33. I found your blog by way of First Grade Blue Skies and am your newest follower:)

    Happy New Year!
    Tammy
    The Resourceful Apple
    theresourcefulapple@gmail.com

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    1. Awwwwwwww I love my followers! Thanks for linking up!Now I am YOUR newest follower too! Your blog looks awesome! I will make sure I hop on over and take more time to read all the great posts!
      Happy New Year!

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  34. Thanks for inviting me to link up! Happy New Year!
    Kayla

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    1. Kayla,
      Thank YOU for linking up and helping to make this the biggest 2012 Linky Party for New Years! I appreciate you taking the time to come on over! Please come back and visit often...any ideas for the next party????

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  35. Thank you for the invitation to link up with you. I am your newest follower. Have a Happy New Year!

    Dawn
    Adventures in First with Mrs. Key

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    1. Thanks Dawn! I am your newest follower too! Thanks for the shout out in the blog post! I can feel the love...I really do appreciate the support! It's amazing how much work goes into blogging...I hope you get to 100 soon too! We'll do lots of linky parties!

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  36. I'm your newest follower! Come follow me on my blog!

    Tales From a Very Busy Teacher

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    1. I'm YOUR newest follower! Love the blog layout on your blog. I look forward to reading all your posts..when I get this linky party wrapped up! LOL!
      Happy New Year!

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  37. I'm your newest follower! I hope you get to 100 soon. I'm where you are. I've beeen sitting at 80 for awhile!
    Erin
    Sample’s Superstars

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    1. Now you have +1 because I am your newest follower! I love how you post a variety of different photos on your blog..makes it so genuine and personal. I don't take pictures at home! LOL...only at school do I bother...maybe this means I need to get a life!
      Happy New Year...I look forward to following your adventures into 2013!

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  38. Thanks so much for the awesome New Years linky party! Got your invite through TPT and I've posted an activity here. I'm following you now too! :) One hundred followers just around the corner!
    Melissa

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    1. Thanks so much for posting and for helping me towards my goal of 100 followers...only 5 more to go...I hope I make it before I go back to school next week and super busy again! Have a wonderful 2013!

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  39. New follower here :)

    Color Me Kinder

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    1. Thanks for linking up and for becoming a new follower! I really appreciate it! I hope you are enjoying what is left of your holiday surrounded by family and friends!
      Healthy, Happy 2013!

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  40. Fun linky idea! Thanks for inviting me! :) I'll be back to link up with some of my ideas for when I go back. :)

    I'm a new follower!! Happy New Year!

    Kate
    Second Grade Sparkle
    Like Second Grade Sparkle on Facebook!

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  41. Thank you for joining Kate! You added sparkle to my day just by linking up! Come back often...you don't know what you might find...
    Happy New Year!

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  42. Hi! I just found you as I was blog hopping. I am happy to be your 99th follower (I think). Congrats on getting to 100!

    I am new to blogging and am just trying to hit 20 followers. I would love it if you would stop by my page and consider following.

    Thanks!

    Becky
    Compassionate Teacher
    http://compassionate-teacher.blogspot.com/

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    1. I am your newest follower! I like the post I read today on your blog about Responsive Classrooms, although I have been teaching for 22+ years I find that I can learn something new all the time. You have given me some food for thought! I also see that you have gone back to work. I am still off until Monday. I hope your week has gone well.
      God bless and wishes for a healthy, happy 2013!

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  43. I am follower 100! Congrats ... Stop by my blog ! =)

    justwildaboutteaching.blogspot.com

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    1. Whoohooo thanks! Now how do I stop this train...LOL! My husband thinks I was getting a little obsessed with making the 100 followers! I love your blog and btw...I LOVE JERSEY! Honestly I think I am a Jersey girl who is stuck in a Canadian city! I was down there for surgery about 5 years ago in Teaneck, NJ. and I stayed just across the bridge from Manhattan! I had the best time...if you can call recuperating for two weeks from major surgery a great time...but oddly it was! Hope you had awesome holidays, and all the best in 2013! I am your newest follower and wow, you have a friend with 1000 followers...I am going to have to check her blog out too!

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  44. Thanks so much for the invitation! I added a 3D New Years Resolution project from the ProjectGals and am excited to be your 101st follower!

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    1. Tiffany,
      Thanks so much for linking up and I am excited to have you as my 101st follower! You put me over the edge...now is there any coming back? LOL...I was reading a post on another blog about reaching 100 followers...does it ever stop? I am really grateful to have the followers I do and I hope you find useful things on here from time to time!
      Happy, Healthy New Year!

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  45. Your linky party is a HUGE success! What a great way to kick off blogging for the new year! I just pinned your party on TBA's pinboards to help share the party :)

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    1. Why thank you Tamara! I really did have a lot of fun and it's not over yet...I keep getting new additions to the linky! It is awesome to see the power of teachers in action isn't it? I was saying to my hubby last night how nice it is to have a group of like minded individuals to share with...even if it isn't face to face! Thanks for all your support!

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  46. Always happy to find a fellow Canadian blogger :)
    I just linked up and am your newest follower.

    sandi
    rubberboots and elf shoes

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  47. Thanks for linking up Sandi! How is the weather out the BC way? I have a lot of family living out on the West coast but have not made the trek out in many years! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are all rested to go back to class on Monday! Have a wonderful New Year! I am the newest follower on your blog...I love kindergarten! I always tell our kindergarten teacher that she and I run programs that are the most alike in our school...open ended, exploration based and FUN! ( well, I like to think my program is that...but reading that back to myself...LOL...who knows???) I still think kindergarten teachers are the BEST!

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  48. I just happened to find your blog on Teaching Blog Addicts and I'm so glad I did! Thank you for the opportunity to link up. I think I may be your newest follower, too! :)

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    1. Hi Stephanie! My name is Ms. M and I am a teaching blog addict! LOL..oh my I think I have been on the computer too much today! I am thrilled that you found me! I just hopped on over to your blog and I love the layout..I could learn a thing or ten from you! I am trying to put the tabs at the top of my blog and have pages for all the things I have started..but I have not made much headway. Your blog is so super organized!
      Make sure you link up with the Middle School Blog Log that 2peasandadog has started! http://2peasandadog.blogspot.ca/p/middle-school-blog-log.html. Great place to find other middle school bloggers too! I made sure to follow your blog while I was visiting! I look forward to reading more posts in the New Year! Happy Healthy 2013 to you and yours!

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