"
Itsy Bitsy Spider" (also known as "
Incy Wincy Spider" and several other similar sounding names) is a popular
nursery rhyme and
fingerplay that describes the adventures of a
spider as it ascends, descends, and reascends the downspout or "waterspout" of a
gutter system (or, alternatively, the spout of a
teapot or open-air reservoir). It is usually accompanied by a sequence of gestures that mimic the words of the song. Its
Roud Folk Song Index number is 11586.