Don?t forget the legs.ĭraw a web with all your favorite things stuck on it. Why is it a good idea to find out about something or someone before making up your mind?Ĭan you name other words that rhyme with some of the names of the bugs?Ĭut out a spider from colored paper and decorate it. In the end why did everyone become her friend? Why was the moth the only one who would have tea with Miss Spider? Would you have tea with Miss Spider if she asked you?ĭo you know all of the types of bugs Miss Spider tried to have tea with? Can you name all the different kinds?ĭid you feel sad when no one came to Miss Spider?s party?Ĭan you find all seven butterflies on the butterfly page? Why do you think the other bugs were afraid of Miss Spider? Did they know anything about her? Were they showing ?prejudice? Discuss the idea of rhyme (words that sound the same at the end). Have children identify the rhyming words on some of the pages. Good vocabulary words to review: reputation, courtesy, mortal dread, mugs (as meaning faces), frail, timidĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Have you ever played at having a tea party? Do you like tea? What do you like to drink?

What do you see on the cover of this book? Why are the cups stuck on the web? What does a spider web feel like?

You might discuss what the word means.)ĭo you like spiders and insects? What?s your favorite? Least favorite?Īre all spiders the same? Are some harmful? Are some helpful? How many legs does a spider have? Have you ever made up your mind about something or someone before you knew anything about it or him or her? (Mention the word ?prejudice? and ask the kids if they know this word. The other bugs finally recognize her good nature and warmth, and soon everyone becomes friends with Miss Spider. She is confused and hurt by their rejection, but her good intentions and persistence in making friends prevail. Miss Spider, unaware of the misconception the other bugs have of her, proceeds to invite them to a tea party so she can make friends. Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up.

Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk