Itsy Bitsy Spider
Version 1
The itsy bitsy spider
Went up the waterspout.
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.
(Mother Goose Club Version)
Version 2
Incy wincy spider climbing up the spout.
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain.
Now incy wincy spider went up the spout again!
(Traditional)
Historical Background
“Itsy Bitsy Spider,” also known as “Incy Wincy Spider” in England, provides children with fun finger play, making connections between a series of mimicking gestures with the lyrics of the rhyme. The repetition of the song also develops a child’s fine motor control.
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