5th grade classes have been working on a musical adaptation of the book "The Spider and the Fly" by Tony DiTerlizzi. The musical accompa...

The Spider and the Fly

The Spider and the Fly Mary Howitt illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi 2002 I intended to post this on Halloween, but DeiTerlizzi's illustrations are really fantastic at any time. Great rendition of Mary Howitt's morality poem about a seductive spider and a naive fly. It's designed like a 1920's silent movie.

Will you walk into my parlour said the spider to the fly. Halloween Printable

Said the cunning spider to the fly, “Dear friend, what shall I do, To prove the warm affection I’ve always felt for you? I have within my pantry good store of all that’s nice; I’m sure you’re very welcome; will you please to take a slice?” “O no, no,” said the little fly, “kind sir, that cannot be; I’ve heard what’s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see.”

Flying #spider ??? NO! Whew - it's just a hoax but, it looks real right? http://planetsave.com/2013/07/18/winged-spider-hoax-scientists-didnt-discover-real-winged-spider/

Extraordinary Magic in Everyday Life 2 weeks ago, we delved into some of Disney’s movies that best represent the joy and fun that summertime brings. (Craig in the comments pointed out that I forgot Summer Magic—and he’s absolutely right, how could I have missed that one?!) One aspect (of many!) that I love about Disney… Read More »Finding Disney in Top 5 Summertime Disney Shorts