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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Umbrellas for Incy Wincy Spider

    Umbrellas for Incy Wincy Spider

    September 8, 2015 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    These umbrellas for Incy Wincy ( Itsy bitsy ) Spider are a great Incy Wincy Spider Experiment, fantastic fun and a wonderful way to introduce the concept of materials having different properties to kids.

    If you’re in the middle of a materials topic we’ve got lots more fun ideas for learning about properties of materials, so do go and have a look around. My favourite is the make a superhero float activity.

    Incy Wincy Spider Experiment

    The idea is to create umbrellas made from different materials for Incy Wincy Spider to find out which is the most waterproof.

    As we worked through the experiment we talked about making it “fair” which I always try to mention when we do an activity as it’s so important for designing experiments correctly.

    What you need for Incy Wincy Umbrellas

    Plastic spiders

    Materials to test – foil, felt, paper, plastic

    Pipe cleaners

    Water sprayer

    Method

    Build your umbrellas using pipe cleaners and tie them around the spiders. Use the same size umbrella for each spider.

    Talk about each material and make predictions as to what will happen drawing on past experience and uses of each material, for example, would we wrap food in foil if it wasn’t waterproof?

    Spray each umbrella from the top, use the same number of sprays for each.

    Observe the differences between the umbrellas.

    Incy Wincy Spider Experiment Results

    We found that the water stayed on top of the foil and was absorbed by the felt and paper.

    We could pour water off the top of the foil which showed it was waterproof.

    The paper was the weakest material as it tore when wet.

    Incy Wincy Spider wordsItsyBitsy spider Words

    Extension Ideas

    Test more/different materials.

    Design and build a shelter for Incy Wincy instead?

    Try our other Incy Wincy Spider activity ideas.

    We’ve also got an extensive selection of experiments for Early Years to fit lots of themes!

    Links to English

    Can you write a new rhyme where Incy Wincy has an umbrella?

    Can you write instructions so a friend could build the same umbrella?

    Suitable for Key Stage 1 Science

    Everyday Materials

    Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

    Working Scientifically

    Observing closely, using simple equipment

    Performing simple tests

    Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

    EYFS – Early Learning Goal

    The child knows about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. 

    Make an Umbrella for Incy Wincy Spider - easy Early Years Science for kids #scienceforkids #EarlyYearsScience #IncyWincySpider #ItsyBitsySpider #NurseryRhymesforkids

    Last Updated on September 8, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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    1. wybrow1966

      July 09, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Loved this and am using it for an end of term lesson – thank you.

      Reply

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