Author Page For Myscha Theriault
An international education enthusiast with a love for multiculturally based materials, Myscha has been collecting and developing global education resources for most of her career. She has taught multiple grade levels in multiple countries, and is interested in long term travel, children's literature, and international folklore.
Setting the Tone: Strategies to Start the Year Off Right
August 1, 2008
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We all know how we start the year with students directly impacts what is to come . . . and just how smoothly it will go. Following are a few ideas to get things flowing in the right direction. Read more
Want a Green Bulletin Board? Consider Cloth!
August 1, 2008
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I don’t have to tell you how much paper consumption goes in to our yearly bulletin boards. I also don’t have to tell you just how tedious it is to get them ready and keep them rolling every year. Looking to save paper and a little bit of your precious time? Read on. Read more
Sign of the Beaver
June 24, 2008
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Looking to integrate Native American heritage with a state of Maine studies unit? This title by Elizabeth George Speare might be just the ticket. Read more
Sarah, Plain and Tall
June 24, 2008
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This historically themed, family style story of the American prairie features a family’s grief, a farm’s struggle and a mail order bride. Read more
The Golden Compass
June 18, 2008
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Looking for a magical tale of intrigue from the great frozen north? This wondrous story of a parallel universe may be just the ticket. Read more
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
June 18, 2008
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A magical store where toys come to life is the backdrop for this film starring Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman. Read more
Nanny McPhee: A New Mary Poppins?
June 18, 2008
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What do you get when you combine the talents of Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson? Read more
Lemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
June 18, 2008
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A darker children’s story with a European feel, this film would make an interesting selection for the intermediate classroom. Read more
Movie Review: Night at the Museum
June 18, 2008
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A working father’s night job turns out to be far more intense than he expects . . . Read more
Project Hack: Some Thoughts on Glue Sticks
June 17, 2008
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Tired of cleaning out individual glue caps with the closest available paper clip? I hear you. Here’s why glue sticks are one of my favorite classroom supplies . . . and why they always went on my new student “back to school” buy list during my classroom days. Read more
