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10 Awesome Spider Crafts for Kids to Make

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By Damjana Jakos โ€ข Last updated on Sep 5, 2022 โ€ข This post may contain affiliate links.

Your kids will have a blast making each of these spider crafts - they are so much fun!

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If you like easy crafts, check out these too:

  • these Easy Diy Pumpkins
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Spider Crafts For Kids

I've collected several spider crafts that might be just the thing to do before or on Halloween, in addition to the cute spider tutorial we made a while ago. Here you'll find paper plate spiders, playdough spiders, spider handprints, beaded spiders, and one of our favorite spiders as Halloween decoration: a jarlid spider craft. Fun! Take a look.

True, spiders can be both beautiful and scary - but don't worry, just cute and funl ones here, and none real ๐Ÿ™‚ Check out a few ideas for easy diy spiders you can do as a fun Halloween kids activity.

Diy jumping spider Craft

Make a craft foam and pipe cleaners spider

Do your kids like craft foam and pipe cleaners? Make a jumping spider like this one!

Playdough spider Crafts

playdough spider - Halloween kids crafts
Playdough spiders by Fantastic Fun and Learning

Combine playdough with loose parts and here you have - a beautiful  playdough spider (made by Shaunna at Fantastic Fun and Learning)

Pipe Cleaner Spider Craft

Easy Pipe cleaner spider craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

Kids will have a blast making their very own pipe cleaner spider craft - check it out at Easy Peasy and Fun.

paper plate spider Crafts

paper plate spider kids crafts
Cute paper plate spiders for kids by I Heart Crafty Things

Make a paper plate spider! Choose your color and go! (by Rachel at I Heart Crafty Things)

Diy handprint spiders

handprint spider - Halloween kids crafts
Handprint spider from Housing A Forest

Create a handprint spider! It will also serve as a wonderful reminder of how tiny your kids' hands are! (by Tammy at Housing A Forest)

A beaded spider Craft

beaded spider - Halloween kids crafts
Diy beaded spider crafts by Hands On As We Grow

Do your kids love beads? Make a beaded spider! (by Jamie at Hands On As We Grow) 

A jar lid spider

jar lid spider - Halloween kids crafts
Diy jar lid spider by 30-Minute Crafts

  Make a simple and easy jar lid spider - and googly eyes are one of our favorite things to use when crafting! (by Carolina at 30-minute Crafts)

Soft Yarn Spiders

Soft yrn spiders by Hello Wonderful

Aren't these beautiful! To make these cute little spiders with styrofoam and yarn, head over to Hello Wonderful.  Make them in a variety of different colors to perk up the usual Halloween decor, or hang them in front of your door. Our kids love them!

Movable Itsy bitsy Spider On A Paperplate

Moveable spider craft at I Heart Crafty Things

We found this awesome moveable spider craft at I Heart Crafty Things, and it looks like tons of fun. Kids loved singing the Itsy Bitsy spider song, sing along!

Spider Web Lacing Game

Spider Web Lacing Game by The Crazy Outdoor Mama

ย This spider web lacing activity puts a totally fun perspective on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills and is a great activity to accompany reading Eric Carl's book The Very Busy Spider. Have fun! These activities will engage both toddlers and older kids alike.

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10 Awesome Spider Crafts for Kids to Make

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