Welcome to Bear and Bug Learning! I'm Valerie, a first grade teacher who believes that learning should be engaging, meaningful, and filled with joy. This blog is your go-to place for hands-on classroom activities, literacy and math center ideas, and practical teaching tips that actually work.

 

At Bear and Bug Learning, I share tried-and-true resources, classroom strategies, and creative ideas to help early elementary teachers feel confident, inspired, and supported. Whether you’re looking for first grade lesson ideas, printable teaching resources, or ways to build a strong classroom community, you’re in the right place. Let’s make teaching feel a little easier—because when teachers feel supported, students thrive.

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