Halloween Craft Ideas for toddlers and older children are always fun to make. Today we have a simple Halloween Craft. It's a Halloween Bat craft that the kids will love and it's an easy craft with only a few materials. So what are you waiting for let's read on and find out how to make this fun halloween craft idea.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Spooktacularly Simple: Easy steps toddlers can follow with just a little help.
- Magnetic Fun: Stick it to the fridge or any metal surface—instantly festive!
- No Scary Supplies: Safe materials perfect for little hands.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Black Bottle Caps
- Black Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly Eyes or Metal Eyes
- Magnets
- White Paint Marker
🖌️ How To Make Our Halloween Bat Craft
One of the reasons I enjoy sharing halloween craft ideas for toddlers is because they are often too small to go out trick or treating. Hence getting crafty at home or in the preschool setting is a great way to let little ones enjoy the halloween season and take part in the fun of halloween. This is also a good recycling idea and a great way to use old bottle tops. I will now show you how to make this super easy halloween craft.
- Step 1: Begin by drawing bat wings onto black cardstock. You can cut one set of halloween bat wings out and then draw and trace around it as many times as you need to make your bats.
- Step 2: Cut the bat wings out. Glue a magnet on the back of the bottle cap.
- Step 3: Glue the bat wings on the edge of each side of the magnet.
- Step 4: Trim off the edge of the metal eyes. (Skip this step if you use googly eyes)
- Step 5: Glue the metal eyes onto the front of the bottle cap.
- Step 6: Cut small triangles from black cardstock and glue on the back of the bottle cap. Use a white paint marker to draw on fangs.
- Step 7: This is such a simple halloween craft and I love that it used milk bottle tops and very few supplies. Your magnet is ready to display your child’s favourite Halloween art on the fridge!
💡 Pro Tip: Let toddlers tap on the glued areas using a sponge or cotton ball—they’ll stay involved without squeezing too hard or shifting the parts out of place.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Fold Positioning: Lightly fold the bat wings before attaching them so they bend upward at an angle—this adds shape and helps the bat look more animated.
- Face Visibility: Keep facial features closer to the top third of the body shape so they remain clear and visible even when the craft hangs or tilts.
- Light Layers: Apply decorations like stickers or small accents sparingly to avoid weighing down the paper, which can pull wings out of place when hanging.
- Flat Drying: Place a clean book or flat tray over the bat while glue dries—this keeps the wings from curling up and helps everything set in place evenly.
- Arm-Free Grip: Use clothespins or chip clips to hold wings or head pieces together while drying instead of asking toddlers to press—this prevents bending.
- Rotation Check: Before adding a hanger, hold up the bat briefly to make sure it hangs straight—adjust the loop spot slightly if it turns or tilts.
💭 FAQs
Yes, using magnets introduces basic concepts of attraction and repulsion. Children observe how magnets interact with different materials, fostering scientific curiosity.
It helps, but only if the curves are mirrored carefully. With uneven wings or ears, the bat may look off-balance, especially when displayed on walls or windows.
Indeed, magnetic crafts can be easily repositioned or stored for future use. This reusability makes them both fun and practical for seasonal decorations.
Folding paper first or lightly sketching guide lines helps avoid uneven curves. These steps prevent awkward shapes when cutting wing edges or ears.
Please Pin this simple Halloween craft ideas for kids
Bat Halloween Magnets
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Black Bottle Caps
- Black Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly Eyes or Metal Eyes
- Magnets
- White Paint Marker
Instructions
- Begin by drawing bat wings onto black cardstock.
You can cut one set of halloween bat wings out and then draw and trace around it as many times as you need to make your bat
Cut the bat wings out. Glue a magnet on the back of the bottle caps.
Glue the bat wings on the edge of each side of the magnet.
Trim off the edge of the metal eyes. (Skip this step if you use googly eyes)
Glue the metal eyes onto the front of the bottle cap.
Cut small triangles from black cardstock and glue on the back of the bottle cap.
Use a white paint marker to draw on fangs.
Your magnet is ready to display your child’s favourite Halloween art on the fridge!
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