Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time make the moon and bat craft with your kids. We have included a free printable bat silhouette to make this kids craft even easier for you.
With a few basic supplies, your child can make their very own moonlit night, complete with bats soaring through the sky. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to make this Halloween craft.
Halloween is one of my favorite times to get crafty with the kids. There’s something magical about pumpkins, spooky creatures, and moonlit skies. This year, we wanted to make a craft that captures the fun of Halloween nights. That’s how this paper plate moon and bat craft came to life. It’s easy to make, fun to paint, and perfect for little hands.
In this craft, kids will paint a paper plate to look like a glowing full moon. Then, they’ll use our free printable bat templates to create a scene of bats flying across the night sky. The contrast of the yellow moon and dark bats gives it the perfect Halloween vibe.
We love how simple the supplies are—just a paper plate, some yellow paint, and our bat printables. This makes it a perfect afternoon activity when you need something quick and easy. Once it’s done, the finished moon with bats makes a great Halloween decoration. You can hang it on the wall, tape it to a window, or use it as part of your festive Halloween display.
Whether you’re crafting at home, in a classroom, or with friends, this project is sure to be a hit. Grab your supplies and let’s get started on making your very own paper plate moon with spooky bats.
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Moon and Bat Craft Supplies
- Free printable bat silhouettes (see link below)
- Paper plate
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- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How To Make the Moon and Bat Craft
Step 1: Paint the moon.
Paint your paper plate yellow. This will be your Halloween moon. Let paint dry completely.
Step 2: Print the bats.
While you wait for your moon to dry, it’s time to get those free printable bat templates.
To print the free printable bats, click on the link below. The bat templates are for personal use or classroom use only and cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many as you need.
Click here to print the free printable bat silhouettes.
Step 3: Cut out the bats.
Next, carefully cut out the bats.
Step 4: Assemble the craft.
Then, glue the bats on the yellow paper plate.
I hope you enjoy making this moon and bat craft with your kids.
