Parts of a Spider Worksheets

Kids are often curious about spiders, even the ones who aren’t sure they like them. These Parts of a Spider Worksheets help kids take a closer look at how a spider’s body is put together.

If you’re planning a bigger spider study, see my list of fun spider activities for kids for more printables, crafts and experiments.

This 4-page printable includes a labeled parts of a spider diagram in color and in black and white, a label and color page with a word bank and a color by part page. Kids practice identifying and naming the parts of a spider’s body.

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Who Are These Spider Worksheets For?

These worksheets are for kids who are starting to learn about spiders and how their bodies work.

• Homeschool families doing a spider or bug unit
• Classrooms learning about spiders in the fall
• Kids who feel nervous around spiders and would rather learn from a picture first

Why Should Kids Learn the Parts of a Spider?

Learning the parts of a spider helps kids understand what makes spiders different from insects.

Spiders have two main body parts and eight legs, while insects have three body parts and six legs. Once kids can name the parts, it’s easier for them to compare spiders with other bugs they find and talk about what each part does.

Even though I’m not the biggest fan of spiders myself, I’ve found that the more we read books, the less “creepy” they seem.

Recommended Spider Books

These spider books add more pictures and facts to go with the worksheets.

100 Facts Spiders- Venomous Animals, Educational Projects, Fun Activities, Quizzes and More!Spiders: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature (Our Amazing World Series)I’m Trying to Love SpidersThe Very Busy SpiderSpiders (New & Updated Edition)Walter’s Wonderful Web: A First Book About Shapes

 

Recommended Spider Toys

These spider models, toys and games give kids something hands-on to look at while they learn the parts.

4D: Tarantula Spider Anatomy ModelAIXICWXI DIY Spider Robot Building Kits Assemble Scientific Robot Toy Science Explorer Toys Gift for KidsWARM FUZZY Toys Kids Tub of 7 Realistic Spider Figurines, 1 Tub & Playmat – Engaging Educational Playtime – Ultimate Fun & Learning Experience for Home or Classroom (Ages 3+)Think Fun Spiderweb: A Bug-Catching Logic Game for Ages 8+OLIKER Halloween Ring Toss Game Inflatable Spider Ring Toss Game for Kids Halloween Party Favors Supplies Halloween Party Favors Indoors Outdoors Party GameYbgocot Family Games,Spider Board Games Ages 4-8,Kids Game for Boys and Girls

 

What Will Kids Learn?

Kids practice science vocabulary and a few early writing and fine motor skills with these pages.

• Spider anatomy: Identify seven parts of a spider’s body, including the eyes, legs, head, abdomen and spinneret.
• Science vocabulary: Learn and use the name of each part.
• Labeling: Write the correct part names on a spider diagram using a word bank.
• Following directions: Color each part using the color by part key.
• Fine motor skills: Write labels and color inside the lines.

What Supplies Are Needed?

You’ll need a printer, paper and something to write and color with.

• Printer (I have this one)
• Paper
• Pencil
• Crayons or colored pencils in green, blue, brown, orange, black, purple and pink for the color by part page

I have the HP printer 8710, but it’s no longer available. It’s been running well for years now. Look for another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so you can use their program to send ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low.

What Is Included in the Parts of a Spider Worksheets?

The printable includes two labeled diagram pages, a label and color page and a color by part page.

Parts of a Spider

Kids study a labeled diagram that points out seven parts of a spider, including the eyes, feelers, legs, head, abdomen and spinneret. One version is in color for kids to study, and the other is black and white so they can color it in while they go over each name.

Label and Color

Kids use the word bank to label the parts of the spider on their own, then color the picture. This page shows what they remember from the labeled diagram.

Color by Part

Kids follow a color key to color each part of the spider, such as green for the eyes, brown for the legs and black for the abdomen. Matching colors to part names is a simple way to review spider anatomy one more time.

How Can You Extend the Activity?

Try one of these simple ideas after the worksheets.

• Build a spider: Make two body parts out of playdough, add eight pipe cleaner legs and label each part with a paper flag.
• Spider or insect sort: Sort pictures of bugs into spiders and insects by counting legs and body parts.
• Magnifying glass look: Use a magnifying glass to look at a spider or web outside. Remind kids to look but not touch.
• Draw from memory: Have kids draw their own spider and label as many parts as they can remember.

Keep the Learning Going

If your child wants to keep learning about spiders, these resources from my shop are the next step.

• Junior Scientist Science Study: Spiders for a full spider science study
• October Bundle: Bats, Spiders, Human Body for a month of fall science topics

For hands-on science all year, the Young Learners Science Club is a monthly science membership for homeschool families. Each month brings a new Science Adventure built around one topic, with hands-on investigations, crafts and games that use common household supplies.

What Other Activities Can You Try?

Here are more spider activities to add to your lessons:

• Spider Egg Carton Craft
• Spider Worksheets for Kindergarten
• Spider STEM Activities
• Spider Handwriting Worksheets
• Spider Word Search Printable
• Spider Life Cycle Handwriting and Coloring Pages from 3 Boys and a Dog
• Toilet Paper Roll Pipe Cleaner Spiders from Simple Everyday Mom

FAQs

These Parts of a Spider Worksheets give kids a simple way to learn spider anatomy by studying, labeling and coloring. Pair them with a real web outside and they’ll start spotting the parts on their own.

Download the spider printables below