10 Ideas to Making Reading Fun for Charlotte’s Web
By Lily | Published 7 November 2022 | Goodreads Rating 4.19 | This post may contain affiliate links.
We’ve curated a list of fun games & activities inspired by Charlotte’s Web. Be sure to try some (or all!) of these ideas while creating special memories for your family!
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in the classic tale of Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.
Here are ten fun book-themed activities for Charlotte's Web that kids and their families can do together:
“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
Activity 1: Visit a local farm to learn more about daily life on a farm
Visiting local farms can be a fun and important experience for kids and their families. When you visit a farm, you get to see how food is grown and learn about the hard work that goes into producing what we eat. It's also a chance to connect with nature and understand where our food comes from. Many farms offer tours or activities such as picking your own fruits and vegetables, feeding animals, and learning about sustainable farming practices.
By visiting local farms, families can support their community by buying fresh produce and supporting small businesses. In addition, it's a great way to encourage healthy eating habits and teach kids about the importance of local agriculture. If you don’t live near a local farm, visit the Boone kids to learn what a day in their farm life is like!
10 Activities to Make Reading Fun for Charlotte’s Web
Activity 2: Watch the movie version of Charlotte’s Web!
Charlotte’s Web is a charming family film with great visual effects that combine live action with CGI characters (Charlotte and Templeton). Paramount Studios have kept to the time frame of the book -- it looks like the 1930s-1950s. They haven't tried to "modernize" it with pop culture references like so many kids' movies nowadays do. This is an honest representation of this wonderful story. Be sure that your children read the book, before watching the movie!
Activity 3: Make Charlotte's Web-inspired paper crafts
From @mytwobitts is this cute little Charlotte's Web inspired paper pig and spider! This fun paper craft is easy to make and requires a minimal amount of materials … perfect for home or school! Here is template for this DIY Paper and Spider Craft.
Activity 4: More fun craft activities inspired by Charlotte’s Web
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Spider Web Art
From @Learn With Play at Home
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Share a Family Date Night
From @Once Upon a Dinner
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Spider Web Snack
Activity 5: Visit the library or bookstore to read more classic books of animals!
If your child enjoyed reading Charlotte's Web, below are several animal-themed books that they might enjoy also. All of these books share some of the same themes as Charlotte's Web, including the importance of friendship, the power of love, and the value of perseverance.
Stuart Little by E.B. White
Like Charlotte's Web, this book is also written by E.B. White and features a lovable animal protagonist on a quest for adventure.
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
Another E.B. White classic, this is the story of a swan who learns to play the trumpet in order to communicate with humans.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux follows the adventures of a brave mouse named Despereaux who sets out to rescue a princess.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
This heartwarming story of a young girl named Opal and her dog Winn-Dixie as they make new friends in a small town.
Activity 6: Free reading resources to build reading comprehension!
Learn new words from Charlotte’s web at Vocabulary.com which has flash cards, a spelling bee and a vocabulary jam where teams compete in real-time to see who can answer the most questions correctly. It's one more way that Vocabulary.com have gamified vocab instruction to engage and motivate kids!
This free book study for Charlotte’s Web by Reading Quests is a fun way for your child to slow down and to read for comprehension … and (hopefully) NOT come across as homework!
Activity 7: Visit a farmer’s market and have a picnic
Visit a farmers market or roadside produce stand. Pick out some of the fresh foods mentioned in the book like apples, melons and plums. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and other snacks and head to a local park or outdoor area. Bring a copy of Charlotte's Web to read while you enjoy your picnic.
And, make a meal together using ingredients that come from a farm, like fresh vegetables and eggs. This is a great way to learn about where our food comes from and how it gets to our plates.
Read books about spiders to learn more about this fascinating insect:
National Geographic Kids: Spiders!" by Laura Marsh: This non-fiction book is full of amazing photographs and fun facts about spiders. It's great for kids who are interested in learning more about these fascinating creatures.
"Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti" by Gerald McDermott: This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Anansi the Spider, a trickster figure from African folklore. It's a great way to introduce kids to different cultures and traditions.
"Diary of a Spider" by Doreen Cronin: This humorous book is written in the style of a diary and follows the adventures of a spider named Spider as he goes to school, plays with his friends, and navigates the challenges of spider life.
"Spiders" by Gail Gibbons: From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmless—and even helpful!
Activity 8: Learn some fun spider facts!
At night, go outside with flashlights and see if you can spot any real spiders spinning webs. Imagine what it would be like to see Charlotte's web glow in the dark!
And, have fun indoors also with a spider hunt! Hide plastic spiders around your house or yard and have your kids search for them. See who can find the most spiders! If you feel squeamish with spiders, hide pigs instead!! ;-)
Activity 9: Go on a spider scavenger hunt!
After reading about the friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte, have kids make their own friendship bracelets. They can give them to a friend or family member as a symbol of their own friendship. From Audrey’s Jar, she shows us 3 easy beginners friendship bracelets - twisted, striped and Chevron.
Activity 10: Make friendship bracelets!
REWARD: Celebrate Charlotte’s Web, the book!
When your child has finished the book and completed any of the above activities, download this FREE book-themed artwork to hang or frame in your child’s room as a memento of this special book!
Here are more book-themed reward ideas for Charlotte’s Web!
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