The Wonderful World of Spiders: A 5-Day Lesson Plan for Young Learners

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Written by Brooks Mathews

Published: June 9, 2025

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Spiders, a resilient and fascinating group of arachnids, can be found inhabiting virtually every environment in our ecosystem. From dense forests and arid deserts to the dark corners of buildings, spiders’ unique adaptability allows them to thrive in a wide range of habitats. With over 50,000 different species of spiders, these creatures are incredibly diverse in appearance, behavior and biological role.

Euophrys omnisuperstes Spider, the Himalayan jumping spider,

In our five-day comprehensive unit study, students will discover more about the remarkable world of spiders, learning more about spider adaptations, their habitats, what they eat and why they belong to the arachnid group. Included in the unit plan are engaging daily lesson plans, comprehension questions, writing prompts, graphic organizers, project ideas, children’s book suggestions, activity worksheets and more!


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Brooks Mathews

Brooks Mathews is an Education Writer for A-Z Animals, designing animal based unit plans that include lesson plans, activity sheets, craft/project ideas and more! She is an elementary teacher of eight years with a Bachelors degree from the University of South Carolina and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University. She resides in Nashville, TN with her husband of eight years, their son, Grady and their Golden Retriever!

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