Are You a Spider Book Companion & Spider Sorting Activity
Materials and Directions can are included in the product.
Materials and Directions can are included in the product.
This preschool book companion complements the story “Are You a Spider?” Children will engage in a fun and interactive learning experience as they read the book and learn about spiders. They will then apply their knowledge by sorting and categorizing different types of spiders using the printable activity. This activity promotes language and cognitive development, as well as fine motor skills and critical thinking.
Materials List: – Wooden or foam blocks (all sizes) – White yarn, string, or soft rope – Tape (painter’s tape or masking tape for safety) – Plastic spiders or spider rings – Loose parts: clothespins, pom-poms (pretend bugs), sticks, pipe cleaners – Optional: toy trees, rocks, or web backdrops for scenery Preschool Learning Objectives: – […]
Materials List: – Large white paper – Markers or crayons Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by drawing and coloring 2. Practice collaboration and teamwork with a partner 3. Enhance creativity and imagination Teacher Instructions: 1. Divide the children into pairs. 2. Give each pair a large piece of white paper and markers […]
Materials List: 1. Black construction paper 2. Hairspray 3. Scissors 4. Magnifying glass (optional) Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. To observe and explore natural elements like spider webs 2. To develop fine motor skills by cutting and manipulating paper 3. To engage in sensory exploration with hairspray Teacher Instructions: 1. Begin by discussing spiders and their […]
Materials: Scissors, Glue Assembly Directions: Print Laminate, if making reusable (optional) Cut the mats and cards apart Directions for play: Students match each spider card to the correct spider on the mat. Learning Standards: Uses scissors properly, Classifies, sorts & compares materials & objects based on a common quality Assembly Directions: 1. Print 2. Laminate […]
Materials: – Velcro spider web – Black pom poms (flies) – Large plastic spider – Tape or adhesive to attach spider web to wall Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Hand-eye coordination: Children will practice aiming and throwing the pom poms towards the spider web. 2. Fine motor skills: Children will grasp the pom poms and manipulate […]
Materials List: – Ink pads in various colors – White paper – Markers or colored pencils Preschool Learning Objectives: – Fine motor skills: Children will practice controlling their finger movements to make prints with ink pads. – Creativity: Children will use their imagination to create unique spiders using their fingerprints. – Color recognition: Children will […]
Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut away the number cards Directions for play: Place the number cards face down. Flip over each card and add the matching number of “spiders” to the mat. Learning Standards: Number identification, counting with one-to-one correspondence, Uses hand-eye coordination to manipulate small objects/tools Assembly Directions: 1. Print 2. […]
Pair this preschool book companion set with the story “Walter’s Wonderful Web”. It includes language and literacy activities, as well as a hands-on shape matching activity. The companion also includes vocabulary review, discussion questions, and a book review for preschoolers. Overall, it offers an interactive way for young children to engage with the story and strengthen their language and literacy skills.
Materials and Directions can are included in the product. This companion is a fantastic extension after reading Walter’s Wonderful Web. Encourage preschoolers to recall information from the story with the included discussion questions, book review and this hands on shape activity
Materials and Directions can are included in the product. Engage your preschoolers in discussion following reading the wonderful story Walter’s Web. Our book companion includes discussion questions for before, during, and after reading, a book review for preschoolers to complete and an engaging hands-on activity! Oh…and it’s free!