Do You Know JAK?

About Do You Know JAK?

Three coaches. One mission. A million laughs. Description: Welcome to Do You Know JAK?, the podcast where three powerhouse instructional coaches—Jennifer, Ashley, and Karla—blend wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether it's diving into the Science of Reading, exploring the magic of conceptual math, or unlocking the inquiry-based awesomeness of the IB Primary Years Programme, this trio keeps it real for educators and parents alike. Think SmartLess meets your favorite teacher PD—but with more coffee, more laughs, and way better acronyms. Join us as we bust myths, drop hot takes, and spotlight what truly works in elementary education. If you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe cringe at your own math trauma, you're in the right place.

Publisher

Karla Lamar

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2025

Latest episode

24 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Enhancing Mathematics Instruction Core Processes and Practices

   In this episode, we dig into what really makes great math instruction tick—beyond the numbers and worksheets. Whether you're an early years educator or teaching upper elementary, we explore the core processes and practices that elevate student thinking and empower learners to engage with mathematics conceptually and confidently.

2. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Conceptual Understanding Across the School

   In this episode, we explore what conceptual understanding really means in the context of the IB Primary Years Programme and why it’s so much more than just a buzzword. From music and art to PE and library, every subject offers powerful opportunities for students to make meaning of the world around them. We explore how conceptual understanding grows through experiences, reflection, and cross-subject connections, and how specialist educators are not just supporting cast members but essential co...

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Sharing the planet: Inside a Kindergarten Inquiry

   In this episode, we explore how Kindergarteners at Sarah Rawson Smith Elementary dive into the central idea: “Communities of living things can be compared by their characteristics.” Join us as we unpack how the unit brings science, art, storytelling, and student voice together through the IB Primary Years Programme lens. You’ll hear how students used observation journals, dramatic play, and real-world comparisons to explore two driving concepts: Function (What does each living thing do?) and ...

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