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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2026 Winter Olympics Printable Mini Books & Slides for 1st & 2nd Grade- No Prep
Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics into your classroom with this updated, all-in-one literacy and math resource designed specifically for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade classrooms! These engaging winter books and Olympic activities help students learn about the Olympics, explore every sport in the Winter Olympics 2026, and build essential reading, writing, and graphing skills. Whether you’re planning a classroom Mini Olympics, an Olympic-themed literacy unit, or winter enrich
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
CCSS
RI.K.10
, RI.1.10
, RI.2.10
Winter Olympics 2026 Worksheets Crafts Coloring Activities Reading Comprehension
Celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics with this engaging, classroom-ready bundle packed with Olympics reading comprehension passages, hands-on winter crafts, winter coloring worksheets, and fun Olympics activities—all designed especially for K–2 learners! This resource combines two popular Olympic products from the Bear and Bug Learning store and adds a BONUS Winter Olympics games, crafts, and activities pack, giving you everything you need to bring the Winter Olympics 2026 to life in your classro
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.4
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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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