ColorNest
Spiders can spin several different kinds of silk, each with a different purpose. The spiral threads of a web are coated with a sticky glue that traps insects, while the radial threads from the center outward are not sticky, allowing the spider to walk along them safely. A single spider web can absorb the energy of a flying insect without breaking because the silk stretches rather than snapping.
Coloring ideas: try coloring the web threads a pale silver or cream color against a light purple or blue background to suggest early morning dew. Give the friendly spider a bright orange or red body and black legs to make it pop. The dewdrops on the strands can be left white or colored pale blue for a sparkle effect. The leaves in the corners can go in autumn reds and golds.
This image is great for practicing fine motor skills. Younger kids can color the large sections between the web threads in alternating colors — like a stained glass window — without worrying about staying inside the thin lines. Older kids can try coloring each ring a slightly different shade from the center outward.
