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Itsy Bitsy Spider fingers: a play idea for 18 to 24 months

Finger actions give toddlers a way to join in with the words. It takes about 3 minutes and uses nothing but you.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Itsy Bitsy Spider fingers18 to 24 months · about 3 minutes

You need: nothing at all.

  1. Sing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" slowly.
  2. Climb your fingers up for the spider, wiggle them down for the rain.
  3. Make a big circle for the sun.
  4. Help your toddler make the actions with their own hands.

Builds: language and talking and moving and using hands. Finger actions give toddlers a way to join in with the words.

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