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The Itsy Bitsy Rhyming Spider

September 23, 2015 • 16 Comments

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“Hey mom, look at what I found.”  That is how this whole idea started. We were outside on a gorgeous 70 degree almost fall day.

I love when my kids discoveries launch us into a learning investigation and this one has a little science, a little engineering, and a little dose of literacy activities.

The timing was perfect because this week the Early Childhood Education was focusing on Fall STEM activities.

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Looking for the Itsy Bitsy Spider

So, what did my son find sitting in this tree?

spider eggs in the tree

“What is that mom?  Can I touch it?”

So, the discovery began.  We talked about what those little white dots could be on the branch.  Since there was a spider web right next door, our best guess was they were spider sacs.
Next step, we hit the library and borrowed a few books to explore.  A few titles we explored included: National Geographic Readers: Spiders,  I’m Trying to Love Spiders, and Spinning Spiders.

It’s amazing that when you notice something, you start to see that “thing” everywhere.  We started to find spider webs in the bushes, in the nooks and crannies of the foundation walls and the skylight in our living room.  Yes, I need to dust more!

So, the other things that take place on an almost daily basis is singing and rhyming in our house.  All this spider talk turned into several renditions of  “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.”

building a water spout for the Itsy Bitsy Spider

On the way home from the library, I posed the question, “Do you think you could engineer a water spout for a spider?”  The wheels started turning about materials that could be used, where to set the contraption up and how to make it stand.

Now, if you are a regular reader of Growing Book by Book (which you should be), then you know I look for ways to squeeze in literacy into our play.  So, when it was time to pick a spider to climb that homemade water spout, we played a little rhyming game.

I picked up a package of toy spiders from my favorite hangout (Target Dollar Spot) and placed a rhyming picture next to each arachnid.

rhyming words activity for the Itsy Bitsy Spider

Time to play.  I called out a word and my son had to choose the spider that was sitting next to the word that rhymed with my word.  Easy peasy!  A quick little way to practice rhyming.

So get your Itsy Bitsy Spider groove on and have fun exploring spiders and rhyming!

The Early Childhood Education Team (#teachECE) has more Fall STEM ideas. Check them out below.

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Witchs’ Brew: Fall STEM Sensory Play by Still Playing School
Fall Playdough Engineering Challenge by Capri + 3
Five Little Pumpkins STEM Activity by Munchkins and Moms
Playdough Parts of an Acorn by Learning to Walk
Fungus investigation with FREE Printable by Rainy Day Mum
How Long Am I? Measuring with Leaves by Tiny Tots Adventures
STEAM Explorations in Early Childhood: Tessellating Shapes! by The Preschool Toolbox Blog
Pumpkin Math and Engineering Challenge by Fun-A-Day
Learning Letters with Fall Leaves Ramp Activity by Mom Inspired Life
FALL STEM Challenge for Kids: Leaf Sculptures by The Educators’ Spin On It

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Theresa says

    September 30, 2015 at 8:53 am

    I love your water spout activity! That is really fun.

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  2. Alecia says

    September 27, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    My kids love spiders! I’m not much of a fan. They will love this! Thanks for a great idea!

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  3. Natasha says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:28 am

    This sounds like a nice day of learning!

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  4. Mary Catherine says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    What an awesome engineering idea, and of course I love the literacy twist you shared. 🙂 All from the question of your son – love it!

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  5. Clarissa says

    September 23, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    My boys are all about spiders! They’d love to design a water spout!

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  6. Cerys says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:32 am

    I need to do this – those spiders are great, will be hanging out in our pound stores this weekend to try and find some as this time of the year they would be perfect for some activities.

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  7. Amanda says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:03 am

    What a fun Literacy based STEM activity. We don’t have this book – but other versions of the Itsy Bitsy Spider. My rope loving kid will love this challenge.

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  8. The Preschool Toolbox says

    September 23, 2015 at 5:13 am

    What a great water spout they created! I love the rhyming cards – wonderful fall explorations and playful learning!

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