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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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
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
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
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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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