Get crafty this Halloween with a fun paper plate bat craft that combines creativity and learning about helpful bats.
Paper Plate Bat Craft
When it comes to Halloween crafts, bats are always a favorite—and for good reason! These fascinating little creatures may look spooky flying through the night sky, but in reality, they’re some of the most helpful animals around. Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can truly fly? Unlike birds, their wings are actually made of skin stretched over their arm and finger bones—so when you see a bat swooping and gliding, it’s really like watching a tiny acrobat in the air.
Bats are also nature’s pest control. A single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in just one hour! Imagine how many itchy bug bites we’d have without them. Some bats also play a big role in pollination, spreading pollen from flower to flower while they feed—kind of like nighttime bees. In fact, without bats, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods like bananas, mangos, or even chocolate. So next time you see a bat, remember they’re not just mysterious creatures of the night; they’re actually very important helpers in our world.
Of course, bats are also the perfect inspiration for a Halloween craft. With their dark, swooping wings and curious faces, they capture that mix of spooky and fun that makes Halloween so magical for kids. This bat paper plate craft is simple enough for little hands, but still creative enough to get older kids excited too. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in a little learning while crafting—because while your kids are busy cutting, painting, and gluing, you can share some of these fun bat facts with them. Get ready to bring a little “boo-tiful” bat magic into your home this Halloween season! Looking for another Batty craft? Check out these Recycled Egg Carton Bats or make this part of a Bats Mini Unit and Printables
MATERIALS:
Paper plate
Construction papers
Scissor
Glue
Black paint
How to make a Paper Plate Bat
Paint the paper plate black and let it dry.
When it is dry, cut the upper part in a curve
Paint another paper plate black to make the wings then cut it.
You may trace using the template.
Attach the wings to a paper plate.
Trace the eyes and mouth onto the colored paper and cut the eyes,mouth and fangs out.
Attach the details such as the eyes, fangs, and mouth.
This is such a fun and easy craft!
Great for little one’s motor skills and a fun project for Halloween fun! Looking for more Fun Halloween Paper Plate Crafts grab them here!
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