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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Solid and Liquids Activity Set (Foldable and Sort)
This file contains two different activities for students to do to help them learn about solids and liquids. Both activities are no prep.
The first is a foldable that highlights the different properties of solids and liquids. It can be easily made with construction paper and helps students practice cutting and pasting skills while sorting the properties of a liquid and solid.
The second activity is a word sort for students to identify if different objects are solids or liquids. Students cut o
K - 1st
Physical Science, Science
Earth Day Bundle- Writing Prompts, Games, Math Activities, Books, Color by Code
Looking for an Earth Day bundle with games, math activities, color by code pages, printable books and more? This complete Earth Day bundle will help teach your students all about our planet this Earth Day. This Earth Day bundle includes printable books, worksheets for math and science, color by code activities, Earth Day match games, Earth day sorting games, writing prompts and so much more! It is perfect for helping your students learn all about Earth Day and ways to take care of the environme
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Earth Sciences, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.OA.A.5
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
+8
Earth Day Read and Color Books | Reduce Reuse Recycle Compost Activity Printable
Teach your students how to reduce reuse recycle and compost with these engaging Earth Day printable books. This set of 5 read and color mini-books is the perfect Earth Day activity to help young learners understand how to care for the earth. Designed as a "low to no prep" resource, these books are ready to print, staple, and use in your literacy centers or science blocks today! Whether you are teaching about Earth Day for the first time or reinforcing the 3 R's, these Earth Day color rea
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS, NGSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
+5
Earth Day Activities Bundle- Read the Room, Headband Craft, Match Game and More
Celebrate and learn with this fun-packed Earth Day Games and Activities Bundle! This engaging Earth Day craft and game bundle includes everything you need for a low-prep, high-engagement classroom celebration. From a hands-on Earth Day headband craft to interactive read the room activities and a read and match game, your students will love learning about how to care for the Earth in a meaningful (and fun!) way. What’s Included:✅Earth Day Read the Room -12 Colored Read the Room Cards -1
K - 2nd
Coloring Pages, Earth Sciences, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
Earth Day Printable Worksheets- Word Search, Count & Graph, Writing Prompt +More
Make your Earth Day celebration simple, fun, and educational with these no-prep Earth Day Printable Worksheets! Designed with K–2 learners in mind, this set includes a mix of engaging literacy and math activities—perfect for reinforcing key skills while exploring ways to care for the Earth. From a fun Earth Day word search to thoughtful writing prompts and a hands-on count and graph activity, your students will stay focused and learning all day long! These 20 printable activities are the perfe
K - 2nd
Environment, Graphing, Writing
CCSS
K.MD.B.3
, 1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.D.10
+3
Plant Life Cycle Activity Set
Plant Life Cycle Activity SetHelp students learn about the different stages of the plant life cycle with this activity set. This set includes three different activities to help students learn about the butterfly life cycle. Students can create a foldable, which gives different characteristics for each stage of the life cycle. There is also a sort, where students can sort the different characteristics into each stage of the life cycle (great for assessing students). Finally, students can write ab
K - 3rd
Physical Science, Science, Writing
Life Cycles Activity Set Bundle
Life Cycles Activity Set Bundle
Help students learn about the different stages of the butterfly, frog, and plant life cycles with these activity sets. This bundle includes three different activities to help students learn about each of the different life cycles. Students can create a foldable, which gives different characteristics for each stage of the life cycle. There is also a sort, where students can sort the different characteristics into each stage of the life cycle (great for assessing s
K - 3rd
Physical Science, Science, Writing
Frog Life Cycle Activity Set
Frog Life Cycle Activity Set
Help students learn about the different stages of the frog life cycle with this activity set. This set includes three different activities to help students learn about the frog life cycle. Students can create a foldable, which gives different characteristics for each stage of the life cycle. There is also a sort, where students can sort the different characteristics into each stage of the life cycle (great for assessing students). Finally, students can write abou
K - 3rd
Physical Science, Science, Writing
Butterfly Life Cycle Activity Set
Butterfly Life Cycle Activity Set
Help students learn about the different stages of the butterfly life cycle with this activity set. This set includes three different activities to help students learn about the butterfly life cycle. Students can create a foldable, which gives different characteristics for each stage of the life cycle. There is also a sort, where students can sort the different characteristics into each stage of the life cycle (great for assessing students). Finally, students
K - 3rd
Physical Science, Science, Writing
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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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