13 Easy Bat Crafts for Kids to Make This Halloween

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Looking for easy Halloween bat craft ideas? These 13 fun bat crafts are perfect for the classroom or to make with the kids at home.

Bats are often found all over Halloween decorations due to their creepy and spooky nature. They come out in the dark, at night, which makes them a great symbol for Halloween.

That is why bat crafts are so perfect to make with the kids to get ready for Halloween.

Below you will find plenty of terrific bat craft ideas from craft bloggers all over the web.

From paper plate bat crafts to handprint bat crafts, you are certain to find plenty of fun ideas!

Happy crafting and Happy Halloween!

Bat Crafts

Pom Pom Bats – Red Ted Art

These adorable little pom pom bats are simple to making using common craft supplies that you will likely already have in your craft stash. They make great pencil toppers or keychains as well!

Cupcake Liner Bats – I Heart Crafty Things

If you would like to make a bat craft that you can then use to decorate for Halloween, these fun cupcake liner bats would be a great option for you. They are easy to make and look great hung up as a Halloween decoration.

Egg Carton Bat – Suburbia Unwrapped

Upcycle those old egg cartons to make this great bat art project. These egg carton bats will look great hanging from the ceiling when they are dried.

Bat Pudding Cups

This Halloween bat craft doubles as snack, too! Transform a chocolate pudding cup into a spooky bat with a bit of craft foam and some googly eyes.

Easy Paper Plate Bat Craft – Kids Activities Blog

Not going to lie, paper plate crafts are one of my all-time faves. Make a classic paper plate bat with this easy tutorial.

Easy Bat Slime – Little Bins for Little Hands

As you all know, I also love a good homemade slime recipe. Make a fun Halloween slime with this bat slime.

Related: check out this DIY monster slime that would also be perfect for the kids on Halloween.

Bat Hairbow – Totally The Bomb

After making this easy bat hair bow your little one can wear it in their hair to get in the Halloween spirit. Not to mention, it is super adorable!

Yarn Bat Craft – The OT Toolbox

This bat-themed craft helps the little ones work on their scissors skills while making a fun art project perfect for Halloween.

Bat Corner Bookmarks – Easy Peasy and Fun

These bat bookmarks would make a great Halloween craft idea for older kids and tweens, as it does require some strategic folding. Don’t be intimidated though, this craft is still super simple to make.

No Carve Pumpkin Bats – Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Transform your pumpkin into a spooky bat with this simple no care bat pumpkin tutorial. I just love how cute it comes out!

Halloween Bat Handprint Craft – Kids Craft Room

This Halloween craft is easy to make even for the littlest of hands with some help from mom, dad, or teacher.

Bat Pencil Topper – Red Ted Art

A unique craft that uses conker shells to create little bat pencil toppers. These toppers are perfect for using in the classroom the days leading up to Halloween.

Simple Accordion Paper Bat – I Heart Crafty Things

If you are short on craft supplies, this paper bat is a great option. All you really need is some paper, crayons, and googly eyes. If you don’t have black paper you could even use white paper and paint or color it black. Either way, this is a fun craft!