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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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Preview of Clock Face Clip Art- Hour & Half Hour

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 You Might Also Like: I Have...Who Has...Counting Change Bundle Pumpkin Math Facts First Grade Connect with Loving What You Do Be sure to follow my TpT sto
Preview of FREE Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Match Game: Go Fish and Memory Match

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
Preview of Pumpkin Math Fact Practice (Primary Grades)

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.
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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.