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Arachnids
Many people are not aware that SPIDERS are NOT INSECTS.  Spiders are arachnids.  Some other arachnids are ticks, scorpions, mites, etc.

Check on my Insects & Bug theme page for more arachnids.

Search for Arachnids Books at Amazon.com

About.com: Bug Crafts Make crafts related to spiders.
Animal ColoringTransporter: Arthropods
Biodiversity Counts: Resources Including keys (with diagrams of arthropods: insects, arachnids, and crustaceans).
Bug and Insect Crafts @ Danielle's Place Spider, ladybug, ant, dragon fly, walking stick, praying mantis, mosquito, and butterflies.  Many of these have patterns to go with it.
eNature.com There are large pictures of butterflies, insects, and spiders.  At this site teachers can create a classroom species, there are ecards, newsletters and more for free membership.

Spider Theme

The Itsy Bitsy Spider Song & Story Set There is much more than an itsy bitsy bit of humor in this wonderful retelling of a classic favorite. Kids will delight in hearing about the adventurous spider's escapades.This set includes 12 felt story pieces word card sheets an activity guide and plenty of hook dots. Note: Books and hook compatible storyboards are sold separately.	Eensy Weensy Spider Felt Set Sing you way through this spider adventure. 9 pieces 4-piece lesson guide with bilingual rhymes and activities.
Insects & Spiders - Set of 12 Set of 12 solid rubber insects are very realistic looking! Each is crafted with a variety of textures and colors for great detail! Insects measure from 2 1/2 - 5. Ages 3 and up.

Eency Weency Spider (Itsy Bitsy Spider) My page

A Guide for Using Charlotte's Web in the Classroom This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Spider Home Economics / Snacks
Edible Spiders
Take a snack cracker or a circle cut out of piece of bread and place some jelly, peanut butter, etc. on it.  Place 4 pretzel sticks on each side.  Place the raisins, chocolate chips on it (for the eyes).

Spooky Treats

Information and Photos
Jumping Spiders of the World

Nursery Rhymes and Songs

Activities Using Music & Rhymes: Eency, Wency Spider

Little Miss Muffet Background and recipe

Tick
CyberSleuth Kids: Tick Coloring Page