Are you looking to explore spiders with preschoolers? The 20 spider themed preschool activities in this pack can be used to create file folder games, center activities, and morning work for your preschool aged children. The included Spider themed activities focus on building the following skills: Color Recognition, Uppercase & lowercase Letter Matching, Math, Shape Recognition, Fine Motor, Literacy, and Science. Inside you will find....This spider activity pack includes the following 20 printable activities:
Take a closer look at these activitiesRainbow Spider Color Matching Directions for play: Children match the correct colored spider to the same colored web mat. Spider Shape Clip CardsDirections for play: Using clothespins or markers of your choice, children “mark” shape of the spider to the shape on the bottom of the card. Spider Race Rolling GameDirections for play: Children roll the cube and move the matching color spider up one space. If the child roles the web no spider moves. This can be played cooperatively with each child taking a turn to roll and move a spider or independently. Play continues when a spider reaches the top. Spider Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice Directions for play: Children practice tracing, or cutting along the dotted lines. Laminate or Use in a dry erase pocket to use with dry erase markers for pre-writing practice. Spider Puzzle 1-10 Directions for play: Children order the puzzle pieces from 1-10 & 11-20 to complete the puzzles. *Note the children can also use this type of activity for cutting & pasting practice. Uppercase and lowercase letter matching file folder activity Directions for play: Children take turns flipping over the letter cards. Using a “marker” or(such as a plastic spider, black pompom) or the card, children mark the letter on the mat as it is found. *For added fun consider hiding the cards in a sensory bin, around the room, or provide each child with a mat and call out the letters similar to bingo. Spider Count and Clip CardsDirections for play: Using clothespins or markers of your choice, children “mark” the correct number to the corresponding amount of items on the card. Spider Patterning ActivitySpider Sorting by sizeDirections for play: Children complete the pattern by adding the play pieces to the empty box. *Note this can also be turned into a cut and paste activity, or Pattern Strips as desired. Directions: Children match up the animals to the mat. Spider Web counting mats 1-10 without framesDirections for play: Using plastic spiders, black pompoms or other spider counters of your choice, the children place the correct amount of counters on each mat. Positional Phrases Directions for play: Using the positional word cards, give directions. The Children will place the characters in the appropriate position on the mat. Example “The Spider went up the waterspout.” Spider Web counting mats 1-10 with frames Directions for play: Place the correct amount of counters in the frames on each mat. Spider Cut & Paste Number Matching Children cut away the spiders and paste them to the mat. Want to re-use this activity? Simply laminate and cut out the pieces. Spider and Web shape puzzles Directions for play: Children match up the word to each shaped web. *For younger children print 2 copies and play similar to memory. See how we paired this activity with a fun book for a storytime activity! Spider Number Matching PuzzlesDirections for play: Children count the spiders on each number mat and add the correctly numbered spider to the mat. Parts of a spider Directions for play: Children place each label on the correct spot on the mat. *This can also be used as a cut and paste activity. Spider life cycleDirections for play: Children place each label on the correct spot on the mat. *This can also be used as a cut and paste activity. Spider Match UpCounting Spiders Play Dough Mat Directions for play: Place the number cards face down. Flip over each card and add the matching number of “play dough spiders” to the mat. *This can also be used with pompoms, or plastic spiders. Try this activity for free! Directions for play: The children match up the spiders. *Alternative play: flip cards face down and play similar to memory. Spider Cut & Paste Color Matching Children cut away the spiders and paste them to the mat. Want to re-use this activity? Simply laminate and cut out the pieces. Shop for this pack: This resource is available FREE to Pre-K Printable Club Members inside the the Member Download Area. Not a member? Find out out you can join here! Spider Lesson Planning Looking for ideas to complete your Spider Lesson Plans? We have you covered! Visit the FREE Pre-K Printable Fun Spider Lesson Planning page to find ideas for Dramatic Play, Math, Literacy, Physical Development and More!! |
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