Bear and Bug Learning
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LITTLETON, Colorado, United States
About the store
Welcome to Bear and Bug Learning! I'm a passionate first grade teacher who creates engaging, low-prep resources that help early elementary students grow with confidence.
In this store, you’ll find hands-on math and literacy centers, phonics activities, writing prompts, seasonal classroom resources, and tools that support classroom management and build community. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind—easy to prep, fun to use, and aligned with early elementary standards.
Whether you're teaching first grade or working with young learners in K-2, Bear and Bug Learning is here to save you time and make teaching joyful. Let’s create classrooms where students thrive and teachers feel supported!
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2026 Winter Olympics Printable Mini Books & Slides for 1st & 2nd Grade- No Prep
Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics into your classroom with this updated, all-in-one literacy and math resource designed specifically for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade classrooms! These engaging winter books and Olympic activities help students learn about the Olympics, explore every sport in the Winter Olympics 2026, and build essential reading, writing, and graphing skills. Whether you’re planning a classroom Mini Olympics, an Olympic-themed literacy unit, or winter enrich
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
CCSS
RI.K.10
, RI.1.10
, RI.2.10
CVC Picture Match Game: Go Fish and Memory (NO PREP)
This CVC word game helps students practice reading and matching CVC words to the corresponding picture. The game includes 48 flashcards designed to support either Go Fish or Memory Match play. This activity is designed to be multipurpose and can be used in small groups, as a center, or even sent home for additional practice. NO PREPPrint, cut, and play IncludedOver 150 Playing Cards3 Different Game LevelsCVC Match Picture to the Word (30 Colored Cards, 30 BW Cards)CVC Match Word to Word (90
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.2b
, RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
+2
Also included in: CVC Picture Match Practice BUNDLE | Reading CVC Words Games
Winter Olympics 2026 Worksheets Crafts Coloring Activities Reading Comprehension
Celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics with this engaging, classroom-ready bundle packed with Olympics reading comprehension passages, hands-on winter crafts, winter coloring worksheets, and fun Olympics activities—all designed especially for K–2 learners! This resource combines two popular Olympic products from the Bear and Bug Learning store and adds a BONUS Winter Olympics games, crafts, and activities pack, giving you everything you need to bring the Winter Olympics 2026 to life in your classro
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.4
+20
2026 Winter Olympics Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions 1st & 2nd Grade
Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics into your classroom with these engaging Olympics reading passages and comprehension questions designed just for young readers! This resource includes 16 winter-themed informational reading passages focused on the Winter Olympics 2026, perfect for building background knowledge while strengthening reading comprehension skills in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and early 3rd grade classrooms. Each passage is written in a friendly, easy-to-read format with deve
1st - 3rd
Other (Social Studies), Reading, Short Stories
CCSS, TEKS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.4
+21
Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies and Dimes
Counting Coins I Have, Who Has game is an excellent resource to help students practice identifying and counting mixed coin combinations. This money math counting game contains 28 cards with various penny and dime combinations to help students practice identifying coins, counting on, and identifying numerically written coin values. This resource is an excellent way to provide elementary students with coin counting practice! Supporting Student Learning Through PracticeThis resource has been desig
K - 3rd
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
2.MD.C.8
, MA.1.4.A
, MA.2.5.B
+5
Also included in: Counting Coins | I Have, Who Has Bundle
Short Vowel Blends & Digraph Words Go Fish / Memory Match Phonics Game 1st Grade
Looking for a phonics Go Fish style game to help students practice reading short vowel beginning and end blends and digraph words? This short vowel blends and digraphs word game helps students practice reading and matching short vowel words with beginning blends, end blends, or digraphs to the corresponding picture. The game includes over 150 flashcards designed to support either Go Fish or Memory Match play. This activity is designed to be multipurpose and can be used in small groups, as a cent
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
, RF.1.3b
+7
Yearlong Morning Meeting Slides 1st and 2nd Grade- Greetings, Shares, Activities
Build classroom community all year long with this Growing Morning Meeting Bundle—a complete collection of morning meeting greetings, activities, shares, and messages designed for 1st grade and 2nd grade. Each set of morning meeting slides follows the Responsive Classroom model and gives teachers everything they need for predictable, engaging, community-building meetings every single day. Perfect for teachers who love structure without spending hours planning, these morning meeting slides for 1st
K - 3rd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Summer Review Reading, Math, Writing Daily Practice Book 1st Grade to 2nd Grade
Keep those hard-earned skills sharp with this comprehensive 1st grade summer review! Designed by Bear and Bug Learning, this 10-week practice packet is the ultimate tool to prevent the "Summer Slide" and ensure your student is 100% ready for 2nd grade. Research shows that students can lose up to two months of learning over the break. Our "Power of 30" routine makes it easy to stay on track: just 10 minutes of targeted daily math review and reading practice, followed by 20 minutes of indepen
1st
Mental Math, Reading, Writing
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+37
January Winter Morning Meeting Slides | 1st & 2nd Grade | New Year & MLK Day
Stop stressing about your January morning routine! These no-prep digital slides are your "easy button" for building classroom community after winter break. Whether you are helping students set 2026 goals or teaching about Dr. King’s legacy, this Responsive Classroom-aligned resource has everything you need to start your day with joy and connection. What’s Included?This resource provides 4 complete weeks of planned morning meetings, organized by high-interest themes: Week 1: Goal Setting & New Ye
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
First Week of School Math Activities 1st Grade Subitizing 1-10 Color by Number
Looking for a first week of school math activity? These 1st grade color by code worksheets are the perfect first week of school review activity for your students! Our color by number worksheets help L-1 students review and practice subitizing and identifying numbers 1 to 10 skills. These color by number worksheets include 4 different number models to help students practice subitizing: ten frames, dice dot patterns, tally marks, and finger counting. Students can practice with 14 different colo
K - 1st
Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+4
August Back to School Morning Meeting Slides- 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Kindergarten
Are you looking to build a strong classroom community right from the first day of school? Morning Meetings are the perfect way to help your students feel welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. These low-prep digital slides make it easy to start your day with joy, connection, and purposeful social-emotional learning. Designed for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, this Responsive Classroom-aligned resource takes the stress out of your back-to-school morning routine. What’s Included in the Aug
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
May Morning Meeting Slides 1st Grade & 2nd Grade| End of School Year Memory Book
Celebrate your students' growth, reflect on sweet classroom memories, and sail smoothly through the final weeks of school with these zero-prep May morning meeting slides! Built explicitly around the four pillars of the Responsive Classroom framework, these morning meeting slides provide 21 days of highly engaging, structured routines to keep early elementary students focused, safe, and regulated during the exciting countdown to summer. Managing a primary classroom in May can feel chaotic, but
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
April Morning Meeting Slides Earth Day, Spring, Spring 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
Establish a predictable, positive start to your school day and build an inclusive classroom community with these zero-prep April morning meeting slides! Built explicitly around the four pillars of the Responsive Classroom framework, these Morning Meeting Slides deliver 21 unnumbered days of structured, engaging routines to help primary students practice social-emotional skills and academic readiness throughout the spring season. Planning daily structured morning routines during a busy spring m
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
March Morning Meeting Slides Saint Patrick's Day, Spring 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
Establish a predictable, positive start to your school day and build an inclusive classroom community with these zero-prep March Morning Meeting slides! Built explicitly around the four pillars of the Responsive Classroom framework, these morning meeting slides 1st grade and morning meeting slides 2nd grade resources deliver 21 unnumbered days of structured, engaging routines to help primary students practice social-emotional skills and academic readiness throughout the changing season. Pla
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
February Morning Meeting Slides Valentines Day, Presidents Day 1st and 2nd Grade
Transform your morning routine and build an inclusive classroom community with these zero-prep February morning meeting slides! Designed explicitly to fit the Responsive Classroom framework, these morning meeting slides 1st grade and morning meeting slides 2nd grade resources provide 21 days of structured, engaging, and predictable slides to help your primary students start every single winter day with a smile. Planning a structured morning routing throughout the winter months can be time-c
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
1st Grade Full Year Math Addition Subtraction Seasonal Color by Code Mega Bundle
Make math practice fun all year long with this 1st Grade Math Color by Code Bundle! This engaging set includes addition and subtraction color by number worksheets designed to give students extra practice with math facts in an exciting, hands-on way. Perfect for morning work, centers, early finishers, or substitute plans, these 1st grade math worksheets make fact fluency practice stress-free and enjoyable. Inside this bundle, you’ll find themed sets for the first week of school, fall, winter, Val
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.B.3
+1
Science of Reading Phonics Games Bundle | CVC Digraphs Blends VCe | Go Fish
Stop prepping phonics centers every week! This Science of Reading aligned Phonics Games Bundle provides a full year of engaging, low-prep small group literacy activities. Perfect for 1st grade phonics centers, these Go Fish and Memory Match games help students master decoding and fluency through play. By matching words to high-quality images, students build vital orthographic mapping skills. Whether you are looking for CVC word activities, digraph practice, or silent e games, this bundle covers
K - 2nd
Alphabet, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.3
+21
September Morning Meeting Slides for Teamwork- 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Are you looking to build a strong classroom community right from the first day of school? Morning Meetings are the perfect way to help your students feel welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. These no-prep digital slides make it easy to start your day with joy, connection, and purposeful social-emotional learning. Designed for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, this Responsive Classroom-aligned resource focuses heavily on establishing essential skills for teamwork, collaboration, and partner c
1st - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Not Subject Specific
October Morning Meeting Slides Halloween and Bully Prevention 1st and 2nd Grade
Supercharge your October mornings with 30+ days of completely planned, zero-prep Morning Meeting slides! Are you looking for a predictable, low-prep way to build a strong classroom community while tackling tough topics like bullying? This comprehensive, editable October Morning Meeting resource gives you two complete thematic tracks to mix, match, and save hours of planning time every single week.With a structured, repetitive routine (Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message), your first
1st - 3rd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Read and Write the Room Magic e Phonics Task Cards Science of Reading 1st Grade
Engage your students with this low-prep, movement-based VCe words activity! This Read and Write the Room resource is designed to help students master long vowel magic e patterns through hands-on practice. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade phonics centers, this set aligns with Science of Reading best practices by providing targeted decoding and encoding practice. What’s Included in this VCe ResourceThis comprehensive set includes multiple ways to practice long vowel silent
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.3c
+5
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Bear and Bug Learning! I'm a passionate first grade teacher who creates engaging, low-prep resources that help early elementary students grow with confidence.
In this store, you’ll find hands-on math and literacy centers, phonics activities, writing prompts, seasonal classroom resources, and tools that support classroom management and build community. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind—easy to prep, fun to use, and aligned with early elementary standards.
Whether you're teaching first grade or working with young learners in K-2, Bear and Bug Learning is here to save you time and make teaching joyful. Let’s create classrooms where students thrive and teachers feel supported!
Teaching style
At Bear and Bug Learning, you’ll find resources that reflect my teaching style:
🌟 Engaging – Activities that spark curiosity and keep young learners excited about learning.
✂️ Low-Prep – Print-and-go resources designed to save teachers time without sacrificing quality.
🧠 Standards-Aligned – Materials that support K-2 learning goals, especially in first grade.
📚 Hands-On – Math and literacy centers, phonics tools, and writing prompts that encourage active learning.
🧩 Skill-Building – Resources that support foundational skills and help students grow with confidence.
🧡 Community-Focused – Tools that build classroom community and support classroom management.
🎉 Joyful – Learning should be fun! My resources are made to bring joy to both teachers and students.
If you’re looking for meaningful, practical, and playful learning tools for first grade and early elementary, you’re in the right place!
Awards & shining teacher moments
🎓 BA in Elementary Education 🎓MA in Curriculum & Instruction Design: Literacy
🍎Classroom Teacher 1st & 2nd Grade 🍏K-5 Literacy Specialist
⭐ 2012 Innovative Teacher of the Year
My own education history
🎒 15+ Years Primary Classroom Teacher Grades K-2
📘 3+ Years Literacy Specialist
🐻 2+ Years Curriculum and Resource Design at Bear and Bug Learning
Additional biographical information
I am a teacher, mom, and football coaches' wife. I am also incredibly passionate about health and fitness, baking, and eating chocolate.
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