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DIY Spider Ring

By Shaunna Evans 4 Comments · This content may contain affiliate links.

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A while back we made fireworks rings by accident. The girls had so much fun with them that I thought it would be fun to make our own spider rings for our spider theme. They are quick and easy, and you probably have the craft supplies to make them already.

DIY Spider Ring for Halloween

FIND EVEN MORE SPIDER THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRINTABLE LESSON PLANS
FOR HOME PRESCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS.

We made two different sizes. For the large rings we started with four full size chenille stems and one half size stem. We also used two pom poms, one small and one large.  Our pom poms came from the rainbow poms set in our most recent package from craftprojectideas.com.

Materials for spider ring craft

To make the ring I folded the four long stems in half. Then I made a large enough hole for a child’s finger. Just above that hole I twisted the remaining stem.

How to make a spider ring

Then I folded the eight “legs” down into the shape of spider legs.

spider legs

I used a hot glue gun to attach the two pom poms together. Then I attached the “spider body” to the legs with the hot glue.

DIY spider ring craft

They turned out super cute! You could also add eyes and other embellishments, but we like them simple. Following these directions you’ll get a very large “ring” that would be fun to use as a hand puppet for songs or story retelling.

If you want a more practical ring for Halloween or other activities, then I would suggest using four stems that are half the size of regular stems (or two full size ones cut in half).  Then you get cute little spiders like the one below.

Spider ring 2

So far we’ve been using our spiders to sing songs and tell stories, but they often end up as holiday decorations when they aren’t use. Lovey especially likes to hide them in places to scare her little sister…and sometimes mommy, too!

easy Halloween decorationspider decoration

More Creepy Crawly Spider Fun

Try painting with spiders.

Spider Paint

Create your own play dough spiders.

Spider Activities for Kids-Create Play Dough Spiders

Make a spider hat.

Spider Headband Craft

And Don’t Forget to Read Some Great Books About Spiders, Too!

Books About Spiders

16 Fiction and Nonfiction Books About Spiders. Click through to see the full list with book summaries and activity suggestions

GET A FULL WEEK OF SPIDER THEME ACTIVITIES

Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.

Learn some facts about real spiders and use toy spiders to learn math, literacy and science concepts in this full lesson plan pack for preschool. Watch this short video to see just a few examples of the types of activities and printables included in this set:

The full 31-page Spider Theme Lesson Plan Pack also includes:

  • My Spider Emergent Reader
  • Spider Babies Fine Motor Activity Mat
  • Spider Patterning Task Cards
  • Spider Roll and Add Counting Game
  • Spider Letter Building Mat
  • Itsy Bitsy Spider Story Sequencing Pieces
  • Spider Calendar (or general number) Cards

    GET YOUR LESSON PLANS

Home Preschool Spider Theme Lesson Plans (in our shop or on TpT)

Preschool Classroom Spider Theme Lesson Plans (in our shop or on TpT)

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  1. Elizabeth

    July 17, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    I love these ideas. I might have to make some of them for my little sister. She loves the Itsy Bitsy SpiderShe has a black spider hand puppet that I crawl around and tickle her as I sing the song, which she loves. Sometimes I even make up new verses about how the Itsy Bitsy Spider is going to tickle her belly. Or I’ll say “the Itsy Bitsy Spider is coming to get you.” She loves it when I crawl the spider puppet up and down her arm or her side and tickle her as I sing the song. She always asks me to sing it to her over and over again. It’s fun, so I don’t mind.🕷️

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    • Shaunna

      September 28, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth.

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  2. Amy

    October 17, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    The spider rings are adorable! I shared them on my blog today. I’m making them for my Halloween party prizes.

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    • Shaunna Evans

      October 26, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Oh, great idea, Amy! Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply

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