Nancy Stewart

This silly little round is perfect for October! Children of all ages are often confused about whether spiders are insects. This song should clear that up once and for all!

VARIATION 1: As a round — sing the song once all the way through, then divide the group into three parts as indicated in the sheet music.

VARIATION 2: Sing the song using hand and head movements as indicated below.

VARIATION 3: Divide children into three groups and give each group different rhythm instruments. "Arachnid" (Part 1) — shakers; "I'm a Spider" (Part 2) — jingle bells; "I am not an insect" (Part 3) — rhythm sticks or wooden blocks.

PART 1: Lower head on "a" and raise on "rach," keep still on "nid."

PART 2: Make ASL sign for spider — with crossed wrists, both claw hands face down, with little fingers interlocked, hands move forward with fingers wiggling like legs.

PART 3: Nod head "no" and make ASL sign for insect — hand held with thumb touching the nose, two fingers wiggling together.

Arachnid Round (I'm a Spider)

Arachnid, arachnid
I'm a spider
I am not an insect