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Paper Plate Spider’s Web

This easy paper plate spider’s web is a cute Halloween decoration or can be used as a creative classroom project relating to spider stories and lessons including “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle. Follow the colors shown or use supplies you already have on hand. The orange and purple do make a nice combination for Halloween.

Paper Plate Spider's Web Craft

What You Will Need

Here is a list of what was used in the Paper Plate Spider’s Web shown above. This is just a suggestion, since lots of other colorful and creative combinations can be used.

  • Black paper plate
  • Orange yarn
  • Craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Black pom pom
  • Purple chenille stem (pipe cleaner)
  • Google eyes

Putting the Spider’s Web Together

Start by cutting out the center out of a paper plate. It’s best for an adult to do this step. The easiest way is with a razor knife. Leave around 1/2 to 1″ of space along the inside of the plate.

Next, punch holes into the inside section of the plate. Depending on the size plate you use will determine how many holes to punch. For this example, I punched 12 holes – like the numbers on a clock, I started at 12, then 6, 3 then 9 and then punched 2 holes in between.

Give each child around 2 yards (6 feet) of yarn. This depends on the size plate that you are using and the number of holes punched. Tightly wrap a section of tape around one end of the yarn to create an aglet that will keep the yarn from fraying as well as making it easier to thread through the punched holes.

Let the children weave their spider web into the pattern of their choice. Leave about 4 inches of the yarn in the back of the web. Once the web is completed, the ends can be knotted in the back of the paper plate. Before cutting off the excess, leave some yarn for hanging the spider web.

For the spider, cut the chenille stem into 4 pieces. Fold the pieces over each other several times in the center to make the eight legs for the spider. Top with a black pom pom (you’ll need a good bit of glue to make them stick) and add two google eyes. Note: Pre-purchased plastic spiders also work well for this craft.

About Theresa Johnston

Activities For Kids has been an on-going passion of mine since 1998. I'm a long-time Orlando resident and huge Disney Fan! Prior guide for About.com and current editor for AboutOrlando.com. I hope you enjoy the crafts, recipes and ideas that you find here.