Worksheets January 2026
Hello, Educators! Bear Essential News’ January edition just distributed to Phoenix and Tucson schools, and libraries should have received theirs. We just posted the standards-based worksheets for the January issue to our new website. This month’s main feature is “Birthday Customs Around
Worksheets December 2025
Looks like a Warm Winter Break! The DecemBear edition published and distributed. This month, Bear Essential News highlights several fun and festive holidays of the season. This issue is also packed with a variety of great news and other features, too! The
Worksheets November 2025
The Holidays Are Heating Up! The government shutdown just ended, but many Arizona families continue to struggle. So Bear Essential News highlights the state’s two top food banks—St. Mary’s and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. And as Thanksgiving
Worksheets October 2025
The fun & learning continues! Bear Essential’s October Edition is packed with our annual Field Trip and Family Outings Guide, thought-provoking stories, fun activities and a section on local fall and Halloween events. News Highlights and in the Spotlight on page 3
Worksheets September 2025
Hi from Bear Essential News, Educators! Thank you for utilizing Bear Essential News in your classroom this year. We’ve received several requests for our free classroom presentations and look forward to getting your students excited about writing. As we celebrate 45 years
Worksheets August 2025
Welcome back, educators, from your friends at Bear Essential News. Please utilize this literacy award-winning newspaper and its other free programs and materials in your classroom this school year. Bear’s August edition just printed. The main feature covers the benefits of setting goals and