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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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
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
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
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
Earth Day Addition and Subtraction Fact Practice 1-20 Color by Number Worksheets
Make math practice meaningful and fun this April with Earth Day Color by Number worksheets! These no-prep Earth Day color by number activities are the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day while reinforcing addition and subtraction fact practice to 20. Students will solve equations and color by the answer to reveal bright, engaging Earth Day color pictures—perfect for morning work, math centers, or sub days! This set includes 18 printable pages that support students with addition and subtraction fa
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.OA.A.5
, 1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.B.4
+5
1st Grade Common Core Counting to 120 Math Bundle
Amazing Common Core Counting to 120 Bundle
This bundle is full of great resources to help students practice counting to 120, reading the names of numbers, writing the names of numbers, and see numbers in tally marks and base ten blocks. Students will be able to practice with paper-pencil activities. Students will also be able to play one of five games (require minimal teacher prep).
Included
5 Different Practice Activities
***Practice Activities include at least 10 different practice pages***
1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
I Have...Who Has...Making Numbers 1-50 NO PREP
I Have...Who Has...Making Numbers 1-50
Help students learn to see numbers 1-50 as groups of 10's and 1's with this I have...Who has... game. Each card has a picture of a number using 10's and 1's blocks. The game also has a clue prompting to the next number (including both the number and written name). The game ends back with the student that it started with.
Included:
*28 Colored Game Cards
*Each Card has a base 10 block pictures, numerical number, and written number
*Card loops back to th
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
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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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