Once upon a time, deep in the forest, there lived a little arachnid named Spinner. Spinner was a small spider who lived in a cozy burrow she had dug herself.

One day, as Spinner was spinning her web, she felt a strange vibration in the ground. She became very nervous, as she knew that vibrations often meant danger. She quickly finished spinning her web and ran back to her burrow to hide.

As it turns out, the vibration was caused by a group of animals digging for insects to eat. They didn't notice little Spinner, and she was safe.

But Spinner knew she needed to be careful, as she was vulnerable to many predators in the forest. She had to protect herself, so she decided to use her special ability to produce silk. She used her silk to make a protective barrier around her burrow, so that she would be safe from any danger that might come her way.

Spinner was also able to use her venom to defend herself, but she only used it as a last resort. She knew that her venom was powerful, and she didn't want to hurt anyone unless she had to.

As Spinner grew bigger, she had to molt and shed her old skin. But each time she did, she made sure to rebuild her protective barrier and make it even stronger.

Spinner lived happily in her burrow, protected by her silk and venom. She never forgot to be careful and always kept an eye out for vibrations that might mean danger. And with her strong and clever nervous system, Spinner was able to stay safe and thrive in the forest.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was Spinner's initial reaction when she felt a strange vibration in the ground?
2. How did Spinner protect herself from danger in the forest?
3. What did Spinner do each time she molted and shed her old skin?
4. Why did Spinner only use her venom as a last resort?