Spider Choral Reading
Spiders: creepy crawlies, or amazing arachnids? Invite students to learn the characteristics and behaviors of spiders.
Resources
- Poem “I’m a Little Spider” found in PDF
- Non-fiction books about spiders
- Photos or videos of spiders
- A live spider in a clear container would be even better!
Fine Art Standards
- KINDERGARTEN UEN INTEGRATED CONTENT STANDARD 1, OBJECTIVE 3C: Describe sounds in terms of dynamics (loud/ soft), pitch (high/low), duration (long/short; fast/slow), and timbre (tone of an animal, human, musical instrument, or machine).
- KINDERGARTEN UEN 1997 THEATER STANDARD 1, OBJECTIVE 2A: Plan and imitate the sounds and movements of animals.
Integrated Standards
- KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE STANDARD 4, OBJECTIVE 1A: Construct questions, give reasons, and share findings about all living things.
- KINDERGARTEN COMMON CORE ELA CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.A: Recognize and produce rhyming words.
Objectives
Students will imitate the behavior and characteristics of spiders by adding character and vocal variation to the poem “I’m a Little Spider.”