Charlotte's Web: questions to ask and activities to try
Charlotte the spider writes words in her web to save Wilbur the pig. Charlotte's Web is the beloved classic about friendship, loyalty and loss.
What age is it for? Charlotte's Web is best for ages 6–10. Good for: Friendship, loyalty and loss.
Charlotte's Web (E. B. White and Garth Williams)
- Age
- 6-10
- Best for
- Friendship, loyalty and loss
Read a chapter a night. Be ready for the sad ending, and talk about how Charlotte's friendship lives on.
What it helps with
- Friendship and loyalty
- Life cycles and loss
- Kindness
- Classic novels
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who saved Wilbur first?”
- “Who is Charlotte?”
- “What words did she write?”
- “Why did it work?”
- “What happened at the end?”
- “What makes a true friend?”
5-minute activities to try together
Web word
Write a word that describes a friend in a paper web.
Farm visit
Visit a farm and imagine the animals' conversations.
Free printables: Charlotte's Web worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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