This free bat craft template printable is a fun way for your young kids to practice fine motor skills!
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Use this printable craft as an activity at your classroom Halloween party, as a letter B craft, or as part of a science lesson about bats any time of year. Don't worry, these printables feature cute bats, not spooky ones. =)
Cut and paste crafts are an easy way to help younger children practice hand-eye coordination. These pages also include the opportunity to trace and free write the word "bat."
These free printable bat templates come in both color and black and white. This post is for an easy bat craft for kids with handwriting practice.
If you're looking for bat stencils or a different bat shape for your spooky decorations, make sure to check out this post with free printable Halloween bat templates. That post includes everything from simple bat outlines to cute vampire bats in a variety of different sizes and styles.
Don't limit yourself to Halloween crafts - this bat craft is the perfect accompaniment to reading the classic favorite Stella Luna!
It's also great for a letter B theme. Stop by this page for more letter B printables and activities.
Materials needed to make a paper bat craft
You don't need much to use this bat craft in your lesson plans. here are the materials you'll need for this project:
- Your free printable bat templates (the download link is located towards the bottom of this post)
- Printer access and paper. I recommend 32lb paper because it makes a sturdier bat.
- Scissors that are safe for little hands
- Glue stick
- Crayons or colored pencils
You only need white paper, not black paper, since there's a color version of the free bat template included in your PDF file.
You may also want craft sticks to make your own bat puppet. Finished bats are also great for bulletin board decorations, making a bat mobile, or even DIY Halloween decorations.
- Pack Of 100 Crafts Stick Which Are Made From High-Quality Natural Wood.
- Package Size: Includes 100 Sticks, Each Measuring 6 Inch Length, 0.75 Inch Width.
- All Sticks Are Uniform In Size And Are Straight, Smooth, And Nicely Finished.
How to use bat template printables
First, download your free PDF file from the bottom of the post (look for the row of purple arrows).
Print out one copy of your preferred page per child. There is a bat coloring page version and a pre-colored bat.
Have your child or students color the bat before cutting out the pieces. It's much easier this way!
Have your child/students cut out each of the eight bat pieces.
Use the preview image as a guide to glue the bat together. I recommend gluing the body behind the head, the wings and feet behind the body, and the ears behind the head.
Wait for the glue to dry, then watch your young children enjoy their paper bats!
Printable templates PDF file download area
This free printable template is saved in PDF format. Both versions are in the same PDF file.
These printables are licensed for personal use, including classroom use/school use. This also includes use with library craft projects and therapy clients.
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I hope you enjoy this bat craft! Make sure to check out the posts below for free Halloween printables for kids of all ages.
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