A House Spider's Life (Nature Upclose)
#3 in Nature Upclose Series
on Goodreads (20)
What’s inside...
A spider's life gets even more interesting when they live indoors! The Nature Up Close series uses beautiful watercolors to depict each creature's world from its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures' movements and activities.
Discussion points
How do you think the house spider feels living inside the house compared to living outside?
What differences did you notice between the house spider’s life and other insects' lives we've read about?
Why is the house spider important in our home?
What would you do if you found a spider in your room after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the illustrations in the book to point out different aspects of the spider’s habitat and discuss how each element might help or hinder the spider.
Encourage empathy by asking how your child might feel if they were the spider. Discuss the importance of understanding different perspectives.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they’ve ever seen a spider in the house and what they thought about it.
After reading, consider researching more about house spiders together online or in other books to expand your child’s understanding and interest.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and Appreciating Nature
Explanation: The book details the life cycle and daily activities of a house spider, teaching children about the crucial role spiders play in the ecosystem.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect all forms of life around them, reducing fear and encouraging curiosity about the natural world.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: The story highlights the spider's continuous effort in web-building and waiting patiently for its prey, demonstrating the importance of patience and perseverance.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of patience in achieving goals and the importance of persisting through challenges in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Life Cycles and Growth
Explanation: By following the life of the house spider, children learn about growth stages and the concept of life cycles in nature.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children understand the concept of growth and development in their own lives and the lives of other creatures.
Example Lesson: Interdependence of Species
Explanation: The book shows how the house spider interacts with and impacts its environment, demonstrating the interconnectedness of different species.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson to understand how their actions affect others and the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and community.