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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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
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
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
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
I Have...Who Has...Telling Time to the Half Hour Game NO PREP
I Have...Who Has...Telling Time Game
Students love to play the I Have...Who Has... card games. This card game helps students learn to tell time on the hour and the half hour. Cards include a clock picture, the time written in numbers, and the time written in words. This is a print and go game, simply print, cut, and play.
Included
This set includes 24 cards, each card has:
*A clock showing time to either the hour or half hour
*The numerically written time for the next card (12:00)
*The writt
K - 3rd
Math, Measurement, Mental Math
CCSS
1.MD.B.3
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About the store
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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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