we have been coming up with sooooo many ways to play with the spiders. The games with these spiders seem endless. So I thought it was time to share some of the things we have come up with. I think the best ones are the ones the kids make up on their own! Somehow they always seem to come up with great ideas. I always try to encourage the kids to use the materials in their own ways, not just the ways I've taught them. When they do find a way to use the materials differently (whether successful or not) I always make sure I tell them that it was great! For example, I might say "that was an exciting new way to play with the spiders, you did it, kiss your brain." Now I use the phrase "kiss your brain" which is from a song from Dr. Jean , it let's them know they used their brains and accomplished something. Please do this whether it was successful or not!
Here's our fun spider games list:
1. Spider Jumping- spread the spiders out and jump from one to the other. (kid created)
2. Spider Spoon Balance- make a line on the floor with tape (or chalk if outdoors), place spider on a spoon, have child walk on the line while balancing the spider on the spoon.
3. Spider Web Toss- Take a hula hoop and wrap with tape, hang hoop up, have child throw the spiders so they stick to the web. This was the favorite by far!
4. Flying Spiders- using a paddle (or a stick attached to the back of a plate), have the kids continuously hit the spider in the air and try not to let him fall.
5. Nursery Rhyme reenactments- reenact the Itsy Bitsy Spider or Little Miss Muffin using the spiders as props.
6. Pulling Spiders- place spiders in an empty baby wipe container and have child reach inside and pull them out. Add different materials in there as well and have them separate the spiders from the other objects.
7. Spider Painting- use the spiders as painting tools instead of a paint brush.
8. Spider Kicks- lay bucket on its side and have child kick the spiders into the bucket.
9. Baby Spider Kicks- attach a piece of string of desired length to each spider and attach to an empty paper towel tube and hold above baby while they kick or reach for the spiders. I used dental floss to make the string look clear like a spider web.
10. Musical Spider- play or sing "There's a Spider on the Floor" and use a spider according to song lyrics. Great for body part identification.
Sorry =( we were having so much fun we didn't get pictures of everything but I'm sure you got the idea!
Whew! I'm exhausted from how many ways we are able to reuse these diy yarn spiders! Talk about stretching your dollar =)
The worst part is my brain won't stop and I have soooo many more ways I want to use them!!! Trying to save some ideas for other DIY toys and games I have coming up!
WooHoo for saying NO to bunnies again!
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