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Simple Spider Web Craft (An Easy Halloween Craft for Preschool!)

In this article you will find a simple spider web craft that is easy enough for preschoolers to do all by themselves, after a small amount of prep work, of course! But it’ll keep them busy for at least a few minutes while you take a break; whether you’re a mom or teacher, you totally deserve it!

If you have young kids and want to make this Halloween special for them, then you’ll want to follow along with the tutorial below for this fun and easy spider web craft!

I’ts easy enough for toddlers, but perfect for elementary school aged kids, as well, since they won’t need any help setting it up or creating it!

They can make it all by themselves, and possibly even help their younger siblings!

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To start, you’ll want to gather supplies.

Go get:

• some black paper
• marbles
• white paint
• and a cake pan
• scissors

If you can’t find marbles, small bouncy balls will work as well. That’s we we ended up using because somehow all of the marbles we had disappeared. Marbles certainly work better due to their size and weight.

If you did this craft as a kid, then you probably already know the rest of the instructions. But just in case…

• cut the black paper in a circle to fit inside of the cake pan

• cover the marble in white paint

• drop it in the cake pan and have some fun!!

Actually, if you’re setting this craft up for a toddler or young child, once you drop the marble in the cake pan with the paper at the bottom; that’s when you hand it over to your child.

Then they can tilt and tip the cake pan as much as they want, as long as they don’t turn it upside down.

The tilting and tipping will create a unique spider web with the white paint.

Then, simply let dry and display!!

For more fun Fall Crafts, check out 23 Easy Fall Crafts for Kids and How to Make a Puzzle Piece Wreath; An Easy Fall Craft for Kids

Notes:

*A marble will work best for this craft. However, if you can’t find one a small bouncy ball will also work, the heavier the bouncy ball the better.

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Now, if you need a different spider web craft for whatever reason, such as:

• this craft was too easy for your child
• need more spider web crafts
• don’t have the supplies on hand
• your child is super crafty and simply wants a ton of crafts to choose from

Then keep reading for some of your questions to be answered and your crafting needs met!!

How do you make a spider web? 

There are a lot of ways you or your child can make a spider web craft!

Older kids could use string, fishing line, or some other material to help make it look more realistic. 

Some stores even sell premade spider webs for Halloween Decor. 

Some other spider web craft ideas could include:

• Making it like you make a paper snowflake
• Using string and popsicle sticks and then lacing the string around the popsicle sticks
• Drawing one on a paper plate (or using water colors)
• Using a paper plate with the middle cut out, holes punched out for string to go through it on the inside
• Using glitter glue (or Glitter & Glue)
• With coffee filters

You will find links for tutorials to some of the different types of spider web crafts below, so keep reading!!

How do toddlers make a spider web?  

One of the easiest ways for a toddler to make a spider web craft is the way I explained above!

You will have to cut the paper into a circle to fit into the cake pan, and then dip the marble in the paint. But once you do those two things, an older toddler should have no problem tipping and tilting the cake pan to make a web!

How do you make a spider web snowflake? 

My girls and I have never made a spider web like you make a paper snowflake, but the tutorial below is amazing and shows you exactly how to do it, with a lot of high quality photos!!

How to Make Paper Spiderwebs

How do you make a spider web with yarn and glue? 

There are a few ways to make a spider web with yarn and glue:

• Use popsicle sticks (or any sticks), cross them over each other and wrap the yarn around it (Find a tutorial here)
• Or by using a balloon for the center and wrapping yarn around it- it’s a bit more complicated than that, so be sure to Watch this adorable video tutorial- made by a kid, for more info!

How do you make a paper plate spider?

I don’t have a tutorial on how to make paper plate spiders, but it’s pretty simple to do!

Start by gathering a few supplies:

• Paper plates
• Paint
• Craft pipe cleaners (8 per spider)
• Google eyes (however many you want)
• Glue or tape

Then let your kids start the craft

1. Paint the paper plates and let dry.
2. Add on the googly eyes
3. Glue or tape on the pipe cleaners for legs
4. Ta Da! You’re done!

For more fun Fall Crafts, check out 23 Easy Fall Crafts for Kids and How to Make a Puzzle Piece Wreath; An Easy Fall Craft for Kids

And for an easy & healthy Halloween treat, check out this Candy Corn Popsicle Recipe for kids & babies!