Looking for a spooky yet skill-building classroom activity? Our Scary Spider Webs: Fine Motor Craft is a hands-on Halloween-themed resource designed to boost fine motor development in a fun and creative way! This engaging activity is perfect for the spooky season and helps students build strength, precision, and coordination while crafting their very own spider web and spider.

To create their spider webs, students thread string through holes punched along the edge of a circular template. The web effect is made by weaving the string back and forth, creating unique and creepy designs. Once the web is complete, students assemble their spiders using twisted pipe cleaners and a printable spider template before attaching them to the web.

This craft supports fine motor development by encouraging students to focus, manipulate materials with care, and practise hand-eye coordination. From threading and twisting to gluing and arranging, each step builds important skills while also creating a standout Halloween display that your students will be proud of.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Strengthen fine motor skills such as grip, coordination, and dexterity
• ✅ Develop hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
• ✅ Foster creativity and confidence through hands-on crafting
• ✅ Follow multi-step instructions to complete a structured task
• ✅ Engage in seasonal learning through an arts-based activity

What’s Included:

• Spider template (ideal for coloured cardstock)
• Circle web template (recommended to print on thick coloured card)
• Optional backing template
• Colourful display banner for showcasing student work
• Step-by-step instructions with a finished example

Materials Needed:

• Printed templates (preferably on card)
• String or yarn (varied colours for interest)
• Pipe cleaners (for spider legs)
• Glue and tape
• Scissors
• Hole punch (adult use recommended prior to the lesson)
• Optional: pom poms, googly eyes, or other craft items for decoration

How to Use:

1. Print and prepare all templates ahead of time (punch holes around circle edges).
2. Secure string to the back of each circle with tape.
3. Students thread string across the circle to create a web effect.
4. Assemble spiders using pipe cleaners and glue spider template on top.
5. Attach spiders to the web with glue and add any optional decorations.
6. Display finished webs around the included banner for a spooky class showcase.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Include as part of a Halloween or spider-themed inquiry unit
• 💡 Use during fine motor stations or early finishers’ activities
• 💡 Create a collaborative hallway or window display for the school community
• 💡 Tie into literacy with a spider-themed story or writing prompt
• 💡 Pair with songs, rhymes or science facts about spiders

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge templates to A3 size for younger students or for added impact
• 💛 Adults can pre-cut the centre of the circle for a more web-like design
• 💛 Swap the circle template with a paper plate for an easy alternative
• 💛 Add small craft items like pom poms to mimic trapped bugs on the web
• 💛 Reuse the spider templates for other Halloween crafts or activities

Scary Spider Webs: Fine Motor Craft is a fantastic way to combine creativity, seasonal fun, and skill-building in one engaging activity your students won’t forget!