Karin Kao
Karin Kao
Third Grade Teacher
kkao@eastpennsd.org
Jefferson Elementary School
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Meet Mrs. Kao
Meet Mrs. Kao
I am a dedicated third grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, part of the East Penn School District. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University and furthered my studies with a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction from Moravian University. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of teaching students in kindergarten, fifth grade, and currently, third grade. I am passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for all my students.
Outside of the classroom, I cherish spending time with my family. I am the proud mother of three wonderful children: twins, Payton and Logan, and my younger daughter, Makenna. I also have two dogs: a golden retriever, Carson, and a terrier/dachshund, Milo. My husband, kids, and I love bonding over movie nights, camping trips, traveling, and playing games together. Family time is always a highlight of my life!
Our Current Curriculum
Our Current Curriculum
In third grade, we tackle a variety of topics throughout the three trimesters. The outline below provides a quick summary of each subject.
Math
Math
In third grade, students will learn...
*Place Value, Addition, Subtraction
*Measurement and Graphing
*Multiplication and Division
*Patterns
*Money
*Graphing
*Fractions
*Time
*Perimeter and Area
ELA
ELA
In third grade, students will learn...
how to develop reading strategies in order to promote more independent and fluent readers.
Included in ELA is...
Grammar, Fundations, Comprehension, Fluency, Writing, Close Reading
Science/SS
Science/SS
In third grade, students will explore...
*Motion and Matter
*Water and Climate
*Structures of Life
*Community and Government
*Geography
*Economics
What supplies do I need?
What supplies do I need?
You don't need all of these supplies. We will have some available in the classroom for all students to use.
1 sturdy backpack
1 pack of #2 pencils (pre-sharpened preferred)
1 pencil case or box
2 erasers
1 pack of colored pencils or crayons
1 pack of washable markers
1 highlighter
2 dry-erase markers (low odor)
1 pair of scissors (child-safe)
2 glue sticks
1 set of headphones or earbuds (for classroom technology use)
Always looking for donations of tissues, ziploc baggies, and Clorox wipes!
If you need assistance with any of these supplies, please let me know!
Let's Get Connected
Let's Get Connected
You can always email me with questions, but the best way to see what we're doing in class and if your child has assignments coming up is by getting connected on the following two programs and checking their agendas.
Seesaw
Seesaw
This is my primary means of communication. I will send out weekly updates on Seesaw. Students will complete educational activities here as well.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Students will receive digital assignments for FID days in Google Classroom.
Technology Questions?
Technology Questions?
Check out our Family Tech Resources Website! The purpose of this site is to provide both students and families of the East Penn School District resources on the technology they are using in the classroom. Some of the resources are created by East Penn, while others may be created by the companies themselves.
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