Free Parts of a Spider Worksheet

Take a closer look at spider anatomy with our parts of a spider worksheet.

Kids can explore by labeling, matching, or identifying each part without hints.

These free animal anatomy worksheets make science hands-on and fun.

From spinnerets to legs, it’s an easy way for kids to learn each part of a spider and get creative in the process.

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Explore spider anatomy

Our parts of a spider worksheet gives kids an up-close look at the spider’s unique body structure.

This activity covers key parts like the abdomen, eyes, and legs, allowing children to label and understand each feature as they go.

Here’s a bit more about each part they’ll encounter on the worksheet:

The abdomen is the back section of the spider’s body and houses essential organs like the heart and silk glands. Some spiders use their abdomen to store food or create silk, which they use for building webs and protecting eggs.

Most spiders have eight eyes in various sizes and arrangements. While some spiders have excellent night vision, others use their eyes mainly to detect movement, giving them an edge in sensing their surroundings.

The head is located at the front, and it holds the spider’s brain, eyes, and mouthparts. Spiders use their fangs, also located here, to inject venom into their prey, breaking down food for easier consumption.

With eight legs attached to the cephalothorax, spiders are skilled hunters. Each leg is covered in tiny hairs, which help them sense vibrations in their environment—a fascinating detail kids will notice as they label each part on the worksheet.

The feelers (Pedipalps) are short, arm-like appendages near the mouth help spiders handle prey, sense their surroundings, and are also used during mating. The worksheet includes this feature, giving kids a complete picture of spider anatomy.

The spinnerets are found at the end of the abdomen, they produce different types of silk. Spiders use these for building webs, making egg sacs, and creating safety lines.

This worksheet brings each of these parts to life, making learning about spider anatomy fun and interactive.

Books about spiders for kids

Add some reading time to your spider lesson with these fun books—great companions to the parts of a spider worksheet. Each story brings the world of spiders to life, helping kids connect what they’ve learned with a bit of adventure and humor.

• Are You a Spider? – This book lets kids imagine life as a spider, weaving webs and hunting for food in a backyard world. It’s a great way to make spider facts feel real and relatable.
• National Geographic Readers: Spiders – Filled with amazing photos and cool facts, this book dives into the silk-spinning, prey-catching side of spider life. Kids can explore the variety of shapes, sizes, and skills spiders have.
• I’m Trying to Love Spiders – Through funny illustrations and a lighthearted story, this book follows a kid learning to appreciate spiders, even if they’re a little creepy. It’s a great pick for kids who might need a friendly nudge to see spiders in a new way.

These books bring extra depth to the worksheet activity, letting kids see spiders from different perspectives while adding a bit of fun to the learning process.

Additional spider printables

Carry on learning with these fun spider worksheets:

Enhance understanding of arachnid biology with a detailed spider life cycle worksheet that illustrates the stages of a spider’s life cycle, from egg to maturity. This educational tool is perfect for integrating science concepts into art.

Encourage creativity and motor skills with a spider handprint art activity that transforms children’s handprints into spider art. This project not only fosters artistic expression but also introduces children to basic anatomy of spiders in a fun, tactile way.

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Get the free printable spider worksheets here!

If you are running short on time you can download all of our life cycle worksheets. There are 247 pages over 23 different life cycles.

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Last Updated on 11 November 2024 by Clare Brown