Sheila Gaquin
As a public school teacher Sheila has worked in some remote and far flung places. She taught for nine years in a remote Eskimo village 200-miles above the Arctic Circle, and spent several years teaching in a two-room schoolhouse on a small island in Puget Sound. Though she is Nationally Certified in Middle-Childhood Education, she has taught all the grades, K-12, including two years in an alternative high school.
Sheila has written for professional journals and websites such as ASCD's Educational Leadership, Teaching Tolerance Magazine, Journey North, and The Global School House. She recently contributed a chapter on teaching writing to struggling students for the book, Breakthroughs in Literacy, by Susan Israel. Child development and education are Sheila's areas of expertise, but she enjoys writing about a wide variety of topics--gardening, travel, natural history, sailing, crafts and more.
Latest Articles
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Canvas Cover Snap Stretcher Secures Boat Canvas
Boat canvas too small? Secure shrunken canvas with a new product from Landing Loop, called Canvas Boat Snap Stretchers. Eliminate loose, flapping canvas.
Feb 10, 2010
- Sheila Gaquin
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Greet Card Classroom Fundraiser
A classroom greeting card project can provide on-going funds for class projects with a small investment of time and material.
Jan 21, 2010
- Sheila Gaquin
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Boating on the Canal du Midi FAQ
Thinking of booking a rental boat on the canals in France, but wonder about costs, mooring, shopping for food and what to bring? Many of these concerns are answered here.
Dec 29, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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Drill a Hole Through Fiberglass Boat Topsides
Drilling holes to install equipment on boat tops can allow water to seep in and damage the core materials. Use this technique to protect the core from water damage.
Dec 28, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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Tips for Passing Through Canal du Midi Locks
Follow these tips for negotiating rental boats through the locks on the Canal du Midi, for a trouble-free canal cruise.
Dec 27, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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Vegetarian Quiche with Mediterranean Flavor
This vegetarian main dish has the flavor of spanakopita. Add a green salad and red wine for a complete meal at home, or pack the quiche to take to a picnic or pot luck.
Dec 26, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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Packing for a Canal du Midi Barge Trip
Chartering a canal barge for a holiday cruise on the Canal du Midi in France? By packing these few extras, the trip will be even more rewarding and fun.
Dec 20, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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Book of Poetry is a Tribute to Birds
In a beautiful melding of poetry and art, poet Billy Collins has edited a book of poems inspired by birds, and Illustrated by naturalist David Allen Sibley.
Dec 16, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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A Christmas Craft Project for Elementary Kids
This Christmas tree ornament is inexpensive to make, and easy to construct, even for young children. It can be used as a holiday decoration or given as a little gift.
Dec 9, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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How to Grow Potatoes in the Home Garden
Potatoes are a great crop for a home garden. They are easy to grow, relatively pest free, and most varieties produce a heavy crop for the amount of space they occupy.
Dec 5, 2009
- Sheila Gaquin
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