Itsy Bitsy Spider
Quick Answer
A tiny spider climbs up the waterspout, gets washed out by rain, then the sun comes out and the spider climbs again. A simple, hopeful loop about trying again.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
The pattern is comforting: trouble, then calm, then try again. It’s perfect for bedtime reassurance—especially after a tough day.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” is a short, classic rhyme with a gentle cycle. The little spider crawls up the water spout, but rain comes down and washes the spider out. Then the sun comes out, dries the rain, and the spider climbs again. The whole piece is about persistence in a soft, non-scary way. At bedtime, it can be a comforting reminder that setbacks are temporary. You can read it slowly and add a calm line afterward: “Tomorrow is a new climb.” Many families also pair it with simple hand motions, which can feel soothing when done gently.
Story Excerpt
The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout. Down came the rain, and washed the spider out. Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain, and the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.
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In One Glance
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” is a short rhyme about a spider who climbs, gets washed away by rain, and climbs again when the sun dries everything. Its repeating structure teaches persistence in a calm, bedtime-friendly way.
Frequently Asked Questions
A spider who keeps climbing after rain washes it down.
No—it's gentle and hopeful.
Ages 1–6.
Use slow hand motions and finish with: “You can try again tomorrow.”