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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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
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
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
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
Clock Face Clip Art- Hour & Half Hour
Clock Face Clip Art
Use these clock faces to teach any lesson on telling time. This pack includes both analogue and digital clocks for telling time on the hour and the half hour.
Set includes 50 Clocks:
-12 Analogue clocks on the hour
-12 Analogue clocks on the half hour
-12 Digital clocks on the hour
-12 digital clocks on the half hour
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Math
1st Grade Fall Color by Number Math Addition Subtraction within 10 Morning Work
Looking for fall math color by number worksheets to help students practice subtraction within 10 and addition within 10? These fall math worksheets are the perfect resource to help students practice addition within 10 and subtraction within 10. A must have resource to build fact fluency within 10. How to UseThese worksheets are prefect for morning work, independent practice, early finishers, or at home practice! Print and Use✅ 16 Fall color by number addition subtraction worksheets Included:1
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.OA.A.5
, 1.OA.C.6
, MA.K.3.C
+5
1st Grade Halloween Addition and Subtraction 1 to 10 Color by Number Worksheets
Halloween Color by Number Addition and Subtraction Worksheets for 1st GradeMake math fun this October with these engaging Halloween color by number addition and subtraction worksheets! Designed for 1st grade students, this resource gives your learners a festive way to practice addition and subtraction within 10 while building fact fluency. Perfect for math centers, morning work, early finishers, or extra practice at home, these Halloween addition and subtraction worksheets combine problem-solvi
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.6
+4
Thanksgiving Math Color by Code Worksheets Addition & Subtraction to 10 Practice
Make your Thanksgiving math lessons extra fun with this set of Thanksgiving Color by Code worksheets—perfect for 1st grade math addition and subtraction practice! This Thanksgiving color by addition and subtraction pack includes 23 printable worksheets that help students strengthen their math fact fluency while enjoying engaging, seasonal coloring activities. Each page features adorable Thanksgiving-themed pictures—turkeys, pies, pilgrims, and more—that come to life as students solve addition a
K - 2nd
Coloring Pages, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
, MA.1.3.B
+4
FREE Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Match Game: Go Fish and Memory Match
This letter match game helps your kindergarten students practice identifying and matching upper and lowercase letters. The game includes 36 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 Included36 Playing Cards for Letter Memory Match or Go FishLetter A-ZNumbers 0-9Printable Parent Note with Play At Home Direction
PreK - K
Alphabet, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, RF.K.1d
Veterans Day Color by Code Addition and Subtraction within 10- 1st Grade Math
Celebrate and honor Veterans Day while strengthening 1st grade math addition and subtraction skills with this engaging Veterans Day Color by Code resource! This set includes 14 printable Veterans Day color by code worksheets focused on addition and subtraction within 10 — perfect for building fact fluency while having fun. Students will solve each addition and subtraction color by code problem and use the color key to complete festive Veterans Day scenes featuring patriotic symbols and themes. T
1st - 2nd
Coloring Pages, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
, MA.1.3.D
+3
Math Task Cards Numbers to Ten, Counting and Comparing- Kindergarten Review
Make math practice simple, effective, and engaging with these Kindergarten Math Task Cards! This low-prep math review resource includes 12 task card centers that are perfect for practicing essential kindergarten math skills like counting, comparing numbers, and identifying number patterns. These math task cards are designed to be print and use—no extra prep required! Just print, cut (if desired), and your kindergarten math review is ready to go. These task cards work great for math centers, inde
K - 1st
Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+8
Winter Addition and Subtraction within 20 Color by Number - 1st Grade Math Facts
Looking for engaging Winter math activities to help your students master addition and subtraction within 20? This 1st Grade Color by Number set provides fun, no-prep math fact practice that is perfect for January morning work, math centers, or early finishers. These winter-themed worksheets turn repetitive practice into a hidden picture activity your students will love!. This comprehensive resource includes 24 different color-by-code worksheets specifically designed to build math fluency. The s
K - 2nd
Arithmetic, Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.OA.A.4
, K.OA.A.5
, 1.OA.C.6
+5
Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies, Nickels 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, nickel, 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 be
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
2.MD.C.7
, 2.MD.C.8
, MA.1.4.A
+8
Also included in: Counting Coins | I Have, Who Has Bundle
March Math Color by Code - St. Patrick’s Day Addition & Subtraction Facts to 20
Looking for a "lucky" way to keep your students engaged this March? This St. Patrick’s Day Color by Number set is the perfect no-prep solution for 1st-grade teachers. These worksheets provide focused addition and subtraction within 20 practice, making them an ideal choice for March morning work, math centers, or festive early finisher activities. This resource is designed to build math fluency through the holiday excitement. It includes a variety of mixed math fact pages to help you meet your st
1st - 2nd
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.5
+7
Pumpkin Math Fact Practice (Primary Grades)
Fall theme math practice that focuses on +1, doubles, and ten pairs math facts. Print and use sheets include both finding the addend and finding the sum, as well as an answer key for easy grading. Students answer the math fact and draw a pumpkin seed representation for double practice.
K - 2nd
Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.4
, 1.OA.C.6
, 1.OA.D.8
Counting Coins | I Have, Who Has Bundle
Counting Coins I Have, Who Has bundle is an excellent resource to help students practice identifying and counting mixed coin combinations. This money math bundle contains 3 counting game that each contain 28 cards. The games include various penny, dime, nickel and quarter 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
K - 3rd
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
2.MD.C.8
, MA.1.4.A
, MA.2.5.A
+6
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
Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters
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, nickel, dime, and quarter 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 resour
K - 3rd
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
2.MD.C.8
, MA.1.4.A
, MA.1.4.B
+6
Also included in: Counting Coins | I Have, Who Has Bundle
Valentine's Day Color By Number: 1st Grade Math Facts Addition to 20 Worksheets
Looking for a "sweet" way to practice math facts this February? This Valentine's Day Color by Number set is the perfect no-prep solution for 1st-grade teachers needing engaging addition and subtraction within 20 practice. Whether you need February morning work, math centers, or a fun activity for your class Valentine's party, these worksheets make math fact fluency feel like a treat! This resource is designed to help you easily differentiate for your students with three targeted skill levels: A
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.6
, MA.1.3.D
, CE.1.7.b
1st & 2nd Grade Valentine's Day Math Game Addition & Subtraction Facts within 20
Looking for a sweet way to practice addition and subtraction facts this Valentine’s Day? This low-prep, high-engagement Valentine’s Day math game is the perfect way to help your 1st and 2nd grade students master addition and subtraction facts within 20—all while having fun! Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day party, building your math centers, or simply adding themed practice to your fact fluency routine, this Valentine’s math game is a teacher favorite for good reason. How to PlayStudents
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
, 1.OA.D.7
+6
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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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