<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Smokey BEAR Kiddy COLLEGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[sbkc]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Math, Numbers and Counting: One-to-One Correspondence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning to count is more than just saying the names of numbers.  Matching a number to an object is called one-to-one correspondence. ...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/31/math-numbers-and-counting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/201bfe848d50a49cbd7b933ea62f1650.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna L. Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Your Child Learn and Grow: Communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ideas to try at home: The Office Set up an office space for your child  in your home.  Stock the space with office supplies like...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2016/05/08/youve-been-holding-your-pen-wrong-your-entire-life-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Early Childhood Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[School Readiness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/038e31b9d1a61a0f797be86513324815.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_937,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>T.W.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun and Games: Red Light, Green Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game "Red Light, Green Light" is a fun way to help your preschooler work on listening skills and memory.  In this game, children must...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/07/26/fun-and-games-red-light-green-light</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1fa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76ca810e1fa149e6b94b11b1b7ac382d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientific Exploration: Bubble Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning to gently blow air  through a bubble wand to make a bubble involves self-regulation, a social-emotional skill that will support...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/07/12/scientific-exploration-bubble-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1fc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f458a108b32546e49df27d1ce2e19865.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors recommend that 3-6 year olds get at least 10-12 hours of sleep each night. Lack of sleep can result in behavior problems and...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/07/06/sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d8f04ca56754a548022ff2195e3c8dc.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua L. Sorrell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Order and Consistency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children develop best when they have order and consistency in their daily rountine.  Children like to know what is going to happen next...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/06/28/order-and-consistency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c2ed29dab6946dfb37072e57fd294a3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening Skills: Auditory Discrimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auditory Discrimination is the ability to hear and understand the differences between sounds that are similar, and interpreting what the...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/05/listening-skills-auditory-discrimination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48ae8823b608e29ab7ebb39f83dcf944.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Spatial Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spatial perception is one's awareness of their own physical position in relation to other people or things in the enviroment.  Children...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/06/14/developing-spatial-perception</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1fd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/775d549dd58347c38334d3e9b0e75074.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Cs]]></title><description><![CDATA[They way we respond to our children when asking questions and while helping them with learning activities is important. Try the 3Cs:...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/06/07/confirm-complete-correct</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1f8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66392d9d5a674e37c475dc759f7faff3.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fostering a Love of Books in Our Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading together is an opportunity to help children develop print awareness, story comprehension and language skills. While reading a...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/24/fostering-a-love-of-books-in-our-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374acbddd5400170ac1fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01e9508054f647608053bf337dd57818.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Book Walk"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each time we read a book to our preshooler we should do a Book Walk.  Doing a Book Walk helps children to learn about books and how to...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/17/the-book-walk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65895c74a50b42bfa149952b35d25fe0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading to Our Preschoolers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading to our children is an important part of getting them ready for school.  When children have the opportunity to spend time enjoying...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/10/why-should-we-read-to-our-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/81c8dfd936fb44beafda0fadfd156dd9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Development: Building Self-esteem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Will is the 4th Priciple of Concious Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey.  Helping our children build self-esteem and will power reduces...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/10/11/early-childhood-development-building-self-esteem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b8b2d64474d49568a50e7a9d08cd9fc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>T.W.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Your Child Learn and Grow: Creating Teaching Moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Positive Intent is the 5th priciple of "Conscious Discipline", by Dr. Becky Bailey.  The premise of Positive Intent is What we say to...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/10/04/helping-your-child-learn-and-grow-creating-teaching-moments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b29a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b38d18ddfff8414b06c5732514a53ee9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua L. Sorrell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Learning: Your Child's Classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developmentally Appropriate Practices consider a child's age, needs, differences and interests when planning activities. Additionally,...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/05/02/early-learning-your-childs-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b29a1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/038e31b9d1a61a0f797be86513324815.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_937,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna L. Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does playing help my child learn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play is a child's work.  Many of the materials and activities used in your child's preschool classroom use play as a means to help...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/04/26/how-does-playing-help-my-child-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b55c6a826aa4ace53725c678bdeba7a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_760,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna L. Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Development: Language Developement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking face-to-face with our children provides the best opportunity for our children to develop language.  Engaging children in...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/04/19/early-childhood-developement-language-developement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dae77df2183e41c6897f22b11622f7ea.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna L. Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Development: Pre-Literacy Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading with our children and talking about what was read supports their cognitive development. Cognitive development includes a variety...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/04/13/early-childhood-development-cognitive-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b29a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c94f10ebc9012a0f8df1d15ebe07e142.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_818,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>T.W.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Our Children Learn and Grow: Making Choices]]></title><description><![CDATA["Making choices builds willpower and self-esteem." - Dr. Becky A. Bailey Research indicates that the brain acts differently when choice...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/04/05/helping-our-children-lean-and-grow-making-choices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b29a3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb27d2d829755538eb858ec8f9bceb12.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_965,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TeAna Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Development: Self-Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Concept: A healthy self-concept is the foundation for the positive development and over-all well-being of a child. When a child has...]]></description><link>https://smokeybearkc.wixsite.com/sbkc/single-post/2017/03/22/early-childhood-development-self-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe374aca02e4c00178b299a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3b8f6666f4c4813a36ecf2d6d720800.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua L. Sorrell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>