The Adventures of Jitzey Bitzey
The Adventures of Jitzey Bitzey Crafts
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Jealous Jitzey Paper Plate Craft
With assistance this easy craft can be tailored for ages 3-8 (but my 2-year-old did complete the example).
With just a few materials you can help your child create their own Jealous Jitzey. You can even change up the colors and help them make a spider that is unique to them.
This craft can be a great review for the story and help your child gain a better understanding of the lessons in the book. It gives them the opportunity to be creative and a little messy.
Younger children can practice their cutting skills and counting skills. Older children can write on the spider legs what makes them special and/or ways they have been jealous in the past.
Materials Needed:
- Paper Plate
- Finger Paint
- Googly Eyes
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Markers
- Glue
Jealous Jitzey Sensory Toddler Activity
If you are like me, it can be hard to find time to do chores when you have a toddler. I have found one of the best ways to get things done with minimal mess is to put my daughter in her highchair with an activity while I do things like the dishes. She loves Jealous Jitzey, so we used kinetic sand (playdough or clay can work too) and pipe cleaners to make our own Jealous Jitzey.
She loved making the body herself and sticking on the legs (and pulling them out repeatedly. It kept her entertained for at least 30 minutes. For any parent, 30 minutes of quiet time is a win (even if there was little mess to clean up afterwards).
Materials Needed:
- Pipe Cleaners (cut into pieces)
- Kinetic Sand or Playdough
The Adventures of Jitzey Bitzey Lesson Plans
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) School Lesson Plan: “Jealous Jitzey by Stevi Reed”
Grade Level: K–3
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SEL Focus: Understanding Jealousy, Comparison, and Self-Worth
Literacy Focus: Listening Comprehension, Story Retelling,
Character Traits Objective(s):
- Students will identify and describe the emotions of jealousy and self-doubt.
- Students will explore how comparing oneself to others can affect feelings and actions.
- Students will recognize personal strengths and reflect on their own unique gifts.
Materials Needed:
- The Book: Jealous Jitzey By Stevi Reed
- Chart Paper or White Board
- Crayons/Markers
- Drawing Paper
- Emotion Faces Visual Aid (Included in Lesson Plan)
- "I Am Special Web" Worksheet (Included in Lesson Plan)
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Lesson Plan: “God Made Me for a Purpose”
Based on Jealous Jitzey by Stevi Reed
Target Age: Grades K–3
Key Verse: 📖 Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) — “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
💡 Big Idea: God made each of us special on purpose. We don’t need to compare ourselves to others, because we each have a unique job to do for Him.
🕷️ Lesson Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand that they are created by God as His “handiwork.”
- Identify their own God-given gifts and purposes.
- Recognize that jealousy and comparison can distract us from God’s plan for our lives.
Materials Needed:
- The Book: Jealous Jitzey By Stevi Reed
- Crayons/Markers
- "I Am Special Web - I Am God's Handiwork!" Worksheet (Included in Lesson Plan)
