Teacher’s Guide for Take the Stairs

April 10, 2009

At long last, I have created a teacher’s guide for Take the Stairs. These teaching ideas were prepared with contributions from Kathleen Moro of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School in Oakville, Ontario, and Diane Tursman of Vaughan Secondary School in Thornhill, Ontario. Thanks to you both for sharing your ideas. To read the guide, go to Take the Stairs and click on the link for the Teacher’s Guide.

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Did You Know …

  • Karen is currently President of CANSCAIP – the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers.
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