Our kids love insects and spiders. So, I created a song that taught the difference in the number of legs between insects and spiders. It also introduces a little bit of basic math. The repetition of singing the song with different insects and spiders reinforces the learning, both in terms recognizing the difference between insects and spiders and memorizing the simple math problems.
I am providing you with a free printable you can use with your children or students. Enjoy!
If you try this song with your children or students, I’d love to hear about it. Have you done activities related to insect and spiders? Feel free to share in the comments.
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Tricia Goodmama says
So cute! We love to sing songs, so we will add this!
Theresa says
Thank you Tricia.
I hope you enjoy it.
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Danielle Buckley says
Cute song and I like that incorporates math problems.
Theresa says
Thank you Danielle.
It is fun to see them learning about insects and spiders with a little math thrown in the mix.
: 0 ) Theresa
Tarynn Playle says
Yay!! We love learning songs! Capri is adorable!!
Theresa says
Thank you Tarynn.
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Natasha Johnson says
I love that it brings in math. Cute song.
Multi-Testing Mommy says
LOVE it! Your daughter is a cutie!
Theresa says
Thank you Natasha.
It was fun to sneak the math in.
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Theresa says
Thank you Multi-testing Mommy~
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Growing Book by Book says
So fun! I love to use music to help kids learn!
Theresa says
Thank you Growing Book by Book.
I do too. When the tune is catchy, they learn without even realizing it while having fun.
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Mary Catherine says
Fun songs are a great way to bring children into learning! Thanks!! 🙂
Theresa says
Thank you Mary Catherine.
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Pschooltoolbox says
This is a great way to learn the difference between insects and spiders! Great printable and post!
Theresa says
Thank you so much Preschool Toolbox.
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