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Bear and Bug Learning

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LITTLETON, Colorado, United States
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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!
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Preview of Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies and Dimes

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
Preview of First Week of School Math Activities 1st Grade Subitizing 1-10 Color by Number

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
Preview of 1st Grade Fall Color by Number Math Addition Subtraction within 10 Morning Work

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
Preview of 1st Grade Halloween Addition and Subtraction 1 to 10 Color by Number Worksheets

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
Preview of Veterans Day Color by Code Addition and Subtraction within 10- 1st Grade Math

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
Preview of Winter Addition and Subtraction within 20 Color by Number - 1st Grade Math Facts

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
Preview of Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes

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
Preview of March Math Color by Code - St. Patrick’s Day Addition & Subtraction Facts to 20

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
Preview of Counting Coins | I Have, Who Has Bundle

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
Preview of Counting Coins Game | I Have, Who Has Counting Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters

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
Preview of Valentine's Day Color By Number: 1st Grade Math Facts Addition to 20 Worksheets

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
Preview of 1st & 2nd Grade Valentine's Day Math Game Addition & Subtraction Facts within 20

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
Preview of 100th Day of School Color by Number- Math Addition & Subtraction Facts within 20

100th Day of School Color by Number- Math Addition & Subtraction Facts within 20

Get your students excited about the 100th day with these no-prep 100th Day of School color by number worksheets—designed to build fluency with addition and subtraction facts within 20 in a fun, festive way! This resource makes it easy to combine skill practice with celebration. Students solve each color by number addition and subtraction problem to reveal cheerful 100th Day-themed images—perfect for decorating your classroom and reinforcing those important math facts within 20. Perfect for Diffe
Preview of Earth Day Addition and Subtraction Fact Practice 1-20 Color by Number Worksheets

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
Preview of Groundhog Day Color by Number Math Addition Subtraction within 20 Color by Code

Groundhog Day Color by Number Math Addition Subtraction within 20 Color by Code

Celebrate Groundhog Day with these fun Color by Number math worksheets! Practice addition and subtraction facts within 20 with these no-prep Groundhog Day color by code activities. Engage Your Students with Groundhog Day Math Fun! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Add some seasonal excitement to your math centers with these Groundhog Day Color by Number worksheets. This resource is perfect for 1st grade and 2nd grade students working on addition and subtraction fluency within 20. What’s Inc
Preview of Earth Day Printable Worksheets- Word Search, Count & Graph, Writing Prompt +More

Earth Day Printable Worksheets- Word Search, Count & Graph, Writing Prompt +More

Make your Earth Day celebration simple, fun, and educational with these no-prep Earth Day Printable Worksheets! Designed with K–2 learners in mind, this set includes a mix of engaging literacy and math activities—perfect for reinforcing key skills while exploring ways to care for the Earth. From a fun Earth Day word search to thoughtful writing prompts and a hands-on count and graph activity, your students will stay focused and learning all day long! These 20 printable activities are the perfe
Preview of 1st Grade Common Core Counting to 120 Math Bundle

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***
Preview of I Have...Who Has...Making Numbers 1-50 NO PREP

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
Preview of I Have...Who Has...Telling Time to the Half Hour Game NO PREP

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
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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.