Reggie the Travelling Spider: Fun Activity Ideas

Explore the changing seasons from the book by building collages. Discussion Tip: Encourage your child to describe how Reggie might feel differently in the hot summer versus the cold winter.

Instructions:

1. Cut out shapes representing symbols of the four seasons.

2. Sort the shapes into four distinct categories on your table.

3. Glue the seasonal items onto separate pages to create a "Season Storybook".

4. Label each page with the name of the season using a marker.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Construction paper

• Glue stick

Make masks to act out the emotions Reggie feels in the story. Discussion Tip: Ask your child to show you a "brave face" or a "curious face" just like Reggie.

Instructions:

1. Use paper plates to draw different faces expressing Reggie's feelings.

2. Discuss a moment in the book that matches each emotion.

3. Attach a popsicle stick to the bottom of the plate to hold it.

4. Take turns acting out the scene using the corresponding emotion mask.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Paper plates

• Crayons

Create a map of the places Reggie visits throughout the seasons. Discussion Tip: Ask your child, "If you were a tiny spider like Reggie, where would you travel in our own backyard?"

Instructions:

1. Read the story together to identify the different environments Reggie visits.

2. Draw a winding path across the paper representing his journey.

3. Use markers to color different sections to represent the changing seasons.

4. Draw a small spider icon along the path to track Reggie's progress.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Large poster board

• Washable markers

Set up a physical path to show Reggie's perseverance during his travels. Discussion Tip: While they complete the course, say, "Just like Reggie, keep going even when it gets tricky!"

Instructions:

1. Use masking tape to create a balance line on the floor.

2. Place hula hoops as "stepping stones" for jumping over obstacles.

3. Challenge your child to navigate the path without "falling" off the tape.

4. Celebrate each successful completion as a sign of Reggie's perseverance.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Masking tape

• Hula hoop

Create a textured web using yarn to learn about spider architecture. Discussion Tip: Ask your child, "Why do you think Reggie uses a web to make friends?"

Instructions:

1. Cut a hexagon shape out of cardboard and poke holes around the edges.

2. Tie the end of the yarn to one hole.

3. Weave the yarn back and forth through the holes to create a web pattern.

4. Tie off the end when the web looks complete and sturdy.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Yarn

• Cardboard cutout