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
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
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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
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
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
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
December Morning Meeting Slides- Holidays Around the World 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades
Celebrate seasonal joy in your classroom with these December Morning Meeting Slides! This set is thoughtfully designed to help teachers lead engaging, inclusive morning meetings in December while exploring holidays around the world. Students will learn about global traditions—such as Sinterklaas, Saint Lucia Day, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Christmas in Australia, and more—through daily greetings, shares, activities, and optional morning messages. This resour
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Other (Social Studies), Social Emotional Learning
FREEBIE Editable Classroom Newsletters- Monthly Templates
Looking for an editable monthly news letter to support home to school communication? These downloadable templates are just for you! Supports Home/School CommunicationThis set incudes 12 editable templates (editable in Google slides)- one for each month. Each month is themed to the season, and has 4 spaces to write in your most important classroom information. They can then be saved digitally and shared with families. *To access the slides you will need access to Google Drive. From the linked
K - 2nd
Not Subject Specific
November Morning Meeting Slides for Veterans Day & Thanksgiving- 1st & 2nd Grade
Save hours of lesson planning this fall with over 20 days of completely planned, low-prep November Morning Meeting Slides!If you are searching for the perfect November morning meeting slides to foster a warm, inclusive classroom community, this resource is your ultimate shortcut Designed to serve as both 1st grade morning meeting slides and 2nd grade morning meeting slides, these digital files provide a predictable, repeat structure that streamlines your entire morning routine.This comprehensive
1st - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
October Morning Meeting Slides Halloween Mini Unit 1st and 2nd Grade
Make your October morning meetings magical with these Halloween Morning Meeting Slides for 1st and 2nd grade! Bring joy, laughter, and connection to your classroom with 10 days of Halloween-themed morning meetings filled with interactive greetings, fun shares, and engaging community-building activities your students will love. These October morning meeting slides include everything you need for easy, low-prep mornings that keep your students smiling while you build classroom community and reinfo
K - 3rd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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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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