Spider Life Cycle Worksheets & Spinner Craft | Minibeasts Science EYFS & KS1

Engage your pupils this autumn with hands-on, non-scary science activities all about spiders!
Welcome to Hidden Class Gems! Explore the fascinating world of minibeasts with this interactive Spider Life Cycle booklet. This 10-page resource is specifically designed for EYFS and KS1, making it the perfect addition to your autumn term science topics, Halloween activities, or woodland creatures themes.
What’s Included in this 10-Page Resource?

• Cover Page: A fun “Spider Life Cycle” colouring page.
• Teacher Instructions: Clear differentiation tips for Early Years through Year 2.
• Vocabulary Tracing: Read, trace, and colour the stages (egg sac, spiderling, adult spider, web).
• Cut and Stick Sequencing: A hands-on activity to order the four life cycle stages.
• Label the Life Cycle: Fill-in-the-blank labelling using a provided word bank.
• Draw the Stages: Blank formatted boxes for pupils to illustrate the cycle.
• Writing Practice: Complete the sentences using the word bank to describe the life cycle.
• True or False: Reading comprehension check about spider facts.
• Life Cycle Wheel Craft: A fun, interactive spinner craft (requires a split pin).
• Answer Key & “Spider Expert” Certificate: Easy marking and a fun reward for pupils!

Why You Will Love It:
This packet requires NO PREP! Simply print and go. Use it for whole-class instruction, continuous provision, or independent morning work. It perfectly blends seasonal autumn themes with essential science vocabulary, fine motor practice (cutting/sticking), and literacy skills. (Note: Worksheets feature standard US spelling for ‘color’, which can be easily adapted during classroom use).