Itsy Bitsy Spider Sequencing Activity
Your preschoolers will love this Itsy Bitsy Spider sequencing activity! It’s so colorful, and it’s the perfect sequencing activity for your spider theme!
As you begin planning your Nursery Rhyme activities for the Halloween season, why not use this spider-themed sequencing pack. It’s the perfect addition to your spider, Halloween, and even spring (rain) lessons and activities.
Add these free preschool printables to your literacy centers for a fun story sequencing activity for preschoolers.
Itsy Bitsy Spider Sequencing
Sequencing activities are important in early childhood. They help little ones learn to make order of the things they encounter in their every day lives.
Sequencing is also an important skill to have as children begin to read. When they can put story parts in order, they demonstrate comprehension and logical progression.
One easy place to start story sequencing is with nursery rhymes. And, The Itsy Bitsy Spider is a fun one to use throughout the year. It’s perfect in spring when you’re talking about bugs or weather/rain. But, it works well in October when you talk about spiders as Halloween approaches.
This no-prep activity is ready for you to print and go! Print the pages, cut them out, and sequence the rhyme. It’s as easy as that!
To start, read the rhyme to your preschooler. Then, have them recite the rhyme with you. If you want, you can also teach them the hand motions that go with the rhyme.
Once they’re familiar with the rhythm and rhyme, have them assemble the sequencing activity. They’ll glue the flap book to the bottom of the background page and cut the flaps.
Then, as you recite the rhyme together one more time, they’ll glue the sequencing cards under the appropriate flap.
Finally, have them retell the rhyme using the sequencing cards they just glued down. That’s it! They’re all done!
Your preschoolers will love reciting this rhyme over and over again as they lift the flaps on their sequencing book.
Nursery Rhyme Books
Fill your book basket with a great collection of nursery rhyme books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
My First Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes – The classic rhymes of Mother Goose and the beautiful illustrations of Lisa McCue collide in this delightful padded board book!
My Awesome Nursery Rhymes Book – Bright picture book with nursery rhymes and awesome shaped pages! Packed with popular nursery rhymes you and your child will know and love. Each spread is shaped around a rhyme’s characters and tells their story with gorgeous illustrations.
Richard Scarry’s Best Mother Goose Ever – Richard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose’s most beloved rhymes.
Teaching Resources
Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the water spout! Enjoy a fun felt activity to accompany the song, “Itsy-Bitsy Spider”.
Here’s a fun movable spider craft that your kids will play with for hours!
Spider Krispie Treats will make a great afternoon snack to enjoy alongside this sequencing activity.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
Thank you so much for sharing! We have been doing distance learning while “homeschooling” our own children and it is a blessing when we come across free printable to use for lessons.