The weather has been cooling, and the rain is starting. With the change in weather the creepy-crawly spiders are starting to find their way into the house, it gives me the shivers! It’s tough to be a Mom and have to pretend not to be afraid of them! So in honour of all the Moms (and Dads) out there who put on a brave face, I thought I’d feature these easier-to-handle, cute and educational mostly sparkly spiders.

Sparkling Spider Fun
There was an outstanding 183 ideas linked up last week with Mom’s Library! It’s so great to see it growing! To see all of the great ideas submitted, be sure to check out last week’s Mom’s Library where I focused on Autumn Nature Fun.
Sparkling Spider picks
Sorting Sprinkles shares a counting game using playdough spiders and dice as well as other activities.
How Wee Learn also has a spider leg counting activity, but using different materials.
Tutus and Tea Parties has some sparkly web art and a handprint spider.
Playdough to Plato has a wonderfully wiggly-eyed spider word families.
Buggy and Buddy has the cutest little sparkly web and spider that will add to any decor.
PreK + K Sharing has a fun round-up of spider printables and activities.
Have a Browse Through The Stacks
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Carli says
Thanks for hosting the great party!!!!! I also added it to my directory for others to find as well!
Crystal McClean says
Thank you so much, it’s appreciated! You’re so organised, I’ll take a hop over later in the week and see who else I can ‘meet’ 🙂
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom says
I have linky envy! I love, love all the links. I need to look into how to do this on my own blog.
Crystal McClean says
I have really enjoyed being a co-host with True Aim Education and the other lovely ladies, it’s been a fun experience 🙂
Adelien says
Love to see those spiders. We think of doing arachnids with kids. Thanks for sharing. I participate in the link up too.
Crystal McClean says
We just finished a speedy lapbook about spider webs…could spiders be next?
Have fun! I will look for you in the link-up later tonight 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Missy says
Thank you for hosting again this week!
Crystal McClean says
My pleasure..we have spiders on the news this week, so it was nice to take my mind off the biting kind with these crafty ones 😉
Tammy Doiel says
I envy the link-up too! That’s awesome! I would like to do one with somebody–but have to find the right fit!
Crystal McClean says
I agree with you, the right fit is important. The right thing will come along when you least expect it 🙂
Jessica @ fantabulosity.com says
Eeeeek Spiders! I’m not a fan of REAL spiders, but I’m a fan of this kind! 🙂 So fun! Thanks so much!
Crystal McClean says
I’m definitely NOT a fan of real spiders! My son thinks it’s funny to point out all of the shop decorations to me to see my exagerated reactions!
Zan says
I have not done any crafty fall stuff with my kids yet…still trying to decide what to do!
Crystal McClean says
I’m right with you this year! We’re just putting up our decorations from last year this morning! I’m feeling craftier already with the inspiration around me now 🙂
Jenn @ UpsideDownKids.com says
Google play. It will not work on the tablet I share with the kids (Kindle) but hubby could use it.
Jill @ Called To Be A Mom says
Thank you for such an amazing resource! I love seeing all the ideas!
Crystal McClean says
There are always lots of new ideas! And also older ideas made fresh with a new angle, it’s great!
Valerie says
Thank you for hosting us all Crystal and for all these “Spidery” features (including our play dough spider)! 🙂 We do have a few natural Halloween decorations here too! 🙂
Crystal McClean says
‘Natural decorations’, I love it! 🙂 Thank you for linking up, I am looking forward to seeing what you have in the future!
Jody @ Mud Hut Mama says
I love those spiders! So cute – and that word family spider is genius!
Crystal McClean says
I totally agree with you, Jody!