Bat and Stellaluna Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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.

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.

Bat Activities from the Virtual Book Club for Kids Coordinators

Two Bat Number Line Games from Rainy Day Mum – with FREE bat playables.

Easy Bat Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers from Toddler Approved

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

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More 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

More Bat-Themed Activities

Additional Activities created by the cohosts of the Virtual Book Club for Kids.

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

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