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Bat and Stellaluna Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Published: Oct 14 · This post may contain affiliate links

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Nocturnal Animals and especially bats are a great theme for around Halloween time as the clocks go back and it's more likely that children will encounter them whilst moving around rather than late at night. They can also be portrayed as a little scary so this week's featured book for the Virtual Book Club for Kids is aimed at helping bats seem a little less scary just like we did with the Monster Themed Week.

The featured book is Stellaluna by Janell Cannon but as you scroll down you will find other bat-themed books for toddlers and preschoolers that could be added to your book basket this week.

Week activity plan for bat or nocturnal animals with the featured book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, aimed at Toddlers and Preschoolers

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  • Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
  • Bat Songs and Finger Rhymes
    • Batty Bat by Count Dracula on Sesame Street
    • Bat Song!
    • Matt the Bat by The Learning Station
  • Plan your Bat Week
  • Stellaluna Themed Bat Activities from the Virtual Book Club for Kids
  • Join the Virtual Book Club for Kids Weekly
  • Bat Themed Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • More Bat-Themed Activities
  • Pin These Stellaluna Inspired Crafts and Activities to Do Later

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

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Stellaluna by Janell Cannon is a fantastic book and one that would make a great addition to any bookshelf. The book tells the story of little Stellaluna a baby fruit bat that gets lots and ends up living instead of with her bat family with some birds - as the book moves on she finds her bat family and discovers that bats aren't all that different than the birds that she was living with and not at all scary.

If you can't get a copy of the book don't worry, watch it being read below. You'll also find some more bat books below that we recommend reading with your preschooler.

Bat Songs and Finger Rhymes

In each of our activity plans this year we are including some songs and rhymes for you and your preschooler to learn, move and sing. Check them out below:

Batty Bat by Count Dracula on Sesame Street

Here's the animated version with the lyrics of this song too!

Bat Song!

Matt the Bat by The Learning Station

Plan your Bat Week

This week we will be crafting and playing along with Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

We have picked 5 easy activities based on this theme. Pick the one that appeals to you the most, try a few or if you are looking for more structure for your days then check out our weekly suggested schedule and plan to try all 5.

structured weekly schedule for the virtual book club for kids

This is our suggested schedule if you plan to do an activity a day with your preschooler inspired by this fun Halloween theme

Stellaluna Book Bat Themed Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Stellaluna Themed Bat Activities from the Virtual Book Club for Kids

Stellaluna Book Themed Activity Plan

Get this week activity plan for bat or nocturnal animals with the featured book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, aimed at Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Photo Credit: www.pre-kpages.com

Halloween Black Bat Sensory Bin

Your little learners will have a blast with this black bat sensory bin for Halloween! It’s super quick and easy to set up for your preschool classroom or in your own home.

Photo Credit: www.adabofgluewilldo.com

Fine Motor Bats

Have your child play this hands-on activity that you can easily do one afternoon with Fine Motor Bats alphabet activity.

Create an ABC or sight word Bat Themed Sensory Bottle for extra batty fun!

Photo Credit: rainydaymum.co.uk

Bat Number Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Number fun with cute bats to work on number recognition and counting using a bat number lines game.

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Halloween Bat Snack for Kids with Hershey’s Pudding

A quick bat themed snack idea for bat week with chocolate pudding! Not only does this make a fun after school snack, but it’s simple enough that kids can create it themselves. 

You can also get creative with these DIY Bat Graham Crackers Recipe for bat week!

Photo Credit: toddlerapproved.com

Easy Bat Craft for Kids

Only have time for super easy crafts that require very few materials? This bat craft fits the bill for Halloween week!

Take your bat craft to a whole new level with this flying bats STEM activity for Preschoolers!

Week activity plan for bat or nocturnal animals with the featured book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, aimed at Toddlers and Preschoolers

Flying Bat STEM Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers from The Educators' Spin On It

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Week activity plan for bat or nocturnal animals with the featured book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, aimed at Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Bat Themed Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers

If you have trouble finding Stellaluna by Janell Canon or wish to add some more bat-themed books to your book baskets this week then here's our favourite bat books for toddlers and preschoolers.

Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies

Bats around the Clock by Kathi Applet

Bat Loves the Night by Nicola Davies

Night Song by Ari Berk

Little Bat Finger Puppet Book

A week of planned fun and simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate Halloween. Read, play, learn and create with these fun activities that you can do together.
Download the Halloween Books and Activities Mini-Pack

Read, play, create, learn and have fun together with our special Halloween pack with 7 fun activities ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

More Bat-Themed Activities

Additional Activities for your Bat Theme Fun!

Bat Number Treasure Hunt – Inspiration Laboratories

Sensory Learning: What Can You “See” with Your Ears? – Mama Smiles

Flapping Bat Wings- Teach Beside Me

Bat Silhouettes – Clare’s Little Tots

Bats are Nocturnal – Cupcake Liner Bat Craft – Preschool Powol Packets

Halloween Bat Shape Craft By JDaniel4’s Mom

Weekly Virtual Book Club Plans

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