Weaving & Counting number 8 Spider Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Spencer the spider had eight long legs, and he was always tripping. "Oh, my eight clumsy feet!" he would cry. "Why do I need so many?" He decided to watch what other creatures did. The bee flew, the worm wiggled. He explored his own legs, trying to move them one by one. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. As he moved them carefully, he discovered a thin, silky string came out! He realized his eight legs weren't for walking, they were for weaving. He used all eight legs to dance and spin a beautiful, sparkly, eight-sided web. He wasn't clumsy; he was an artist!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This page is excellent for ages 4-5. The friendly character design removes any potential fear of spiders. The task of counting eight distinct legs and the eight sides of the web provides concrete practice with the number 'eight'. The straight lines of the web and the spider's round body are great for developing coloring skills.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Meet Spencer! He's a very special spider artist. He's not spooky, he's friendly! Can you help me count his legs? Let's go: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight! Wow, eight legs! You can give him a fun color, like purple or green. Then, you can trace the eight sides of his amazing web with a crayon.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

A clear, crisp print is important here to define the eight legs and the eight sides of the web. After printing, count the legs aloud with your child before coloring to reinforce the learning objective.

Recommended Tools

Gel pens would be a magical choice for the web, adding a sparkly, silky effect! For the spider's body, markers would provide a nice, solid color. This mix of tools makes the coloring process more exciting and helps celebrate the eight-legged artist.