Materials
assorted socks
felt
scissors (adult use only)
needle and thread (adult use only)
rubber bands or yarn
cotton stuffing or extra socks
Instructions
1. Show the children pictures of spiders and talk about how spiders spin sticky
webs to catch bugs like flies and mosquitoes.
2. Explain that spiders are very helpful because they eat many bugs we consider
pests.
3. Teach the children "The Spider Song." Begin by sitting on the floor with knees
drawn up together, hands on knees. Let one hand be the "spider" and place it
on your shoe.
The Spider Song by Kay Flowers
(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
There's a spider on my shoe. I don't know just what to do.
Why's the spider on my shoe? Is it stuck there with some glue?
There's a spider on my shoe. I don't know just what to do. (walk spider up to
knee)
There's a spider on my knee standing there so quietly.
Why's the spider on my knee? Can't it see that it's on me?
There's a spider on my knee standing there so quietly. (walk spider up onto
other arm)
There's a spider on my arm. Maybe I should show alarm.
Why's the spider on my arm? It's not doing any harm.
There's a spider on my arm. Maybe I should show alarm. (shake arms
vigorously, and then point to floor)
There's a spider on the floor. Now it's heading out the door.
Why's the spider on the floor? Doesn't it like me anymore?
There's a spider on the floor. Now it's heading out the door. (wave goodbye)
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Do the children show interest in spider pictures and books?
* Can the children walk hand-spiders over their bodies without fear?
