Her funnel- shaped web is an important clue. A little research reveals that a Grass Spider makes a web like that. When winter sets in, the spiders die, but their eggs hatch in spring. The spiderlings spread out and build their own tiny webs in the grass. The grass near school is a habitat with everything these spiders need.
Habitats change with the seasons.
Scope out your schoolyard habitat throughout the year. Listen for them. What are they eating . Get to know all the living things and how your schoolyard makes them feel at home. As a home for wildlife, your schoolyard has plenty of attractions.