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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Read and Write the Room Magic e Phonics Task Cards Science of Reading 1st Grade
Engage your students with this low-prep, movement-based VCe words activity! This Read and Write the Room resource is designed to help students master long vowel magic e patterns through hands-on practice. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade phonics centers, this set aligns with Science of Reading best practices by providing targeted decoding and encoding practice. What’s Included in this VCe ResourceThis comprehensive set includes multiple ways to practice long vowel silent
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.3c
+5
Read & Write the Room Short Vowels CVC Word Task Card Centers Kinder & 1st Grade
Looking for a low-prep, engaging way to get your students moving while they master CVC words? This CVC Read and Write the Room resource is a Science of Reading aligned activity designed to give Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students meaningful practice with decoding and encoding short vowel patterns. This resource includes both Read the Room (decoding) and Write the Room (encoding) options for every short vowel, ensuring your students get comprehensive phonics practice. What’s Included in thi
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2c
+5
Read & Write the Room Short Vowel Blends & Digraphs Science of Reading Centers
Transform your literacy centers with this hands-on spelling practice resource designed to strengthen phonics skills through movement and intentional decoding. This Phonics Write the Room and Read the Room set helps students build confidence with short vowel blends and digraphs while staying actively engaged. Aligned to the Science of ReadingAligned with the Science of Reading, this resource moves beyond simple "search and find" activities. Students practice orthographic mapping by reading, decod
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+15
Vowel Teams Read and Write the Room | Science of Reading Phonics Activities
Looking for an engaging way to practice vowel teams and long vowels? This Science of Reading-aligned Read and Write the Room resource gets 1st and 2nd-grade students moving while they master complex vowel patterns. With 8 different card sets and multiple ways to play, this low-prep activity is perfect for literacy centers, morning work, or small group instruction. Why Teachers Love This Resource:Science of Reading Aligned: Follows a structured literacy approach to help students decode and en
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3c
, RF.2.3
+6
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
Christmas Writing Activity: Writing Prompts, Printable Paper, Graphic Organizers
This Christmas Writing Activity is the perfect resource to keep kids writing through December. Included in this Christmas Activities resource are: 30 Christmas themed writing prompts, 25 printable writing papers (with both a picture space option and a full page lines option), 2 Word Mats with common Christmas themed words, and 8 graphic organizers to support writing across all genres. Students can write narrative, informational, explanatory, persuasive, descriptive, and opinion writing stories
K - 4th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+33
CVC Word Building Activities | Missing Sound Practice Task Cards
CVC word building activities are an excellent way to help kindergarten readers practice reading and spelling CVC Words. Our CVC Word Building Activities Find the Missing Sound Task Cards are an excellent CVC center for kindergarten students to practice spelling, reading, and CVC word fluency. With over 400+ printable task cards, students will practice identifying initial, medial, and final sounds in over 70 CVC words. This resource is an excellent way to support readers as they build CVC wor
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.2
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2
+13
Also included in: CVC Picture Match Practice BUNDLE | Reading CVC Words Games
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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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