Draw a Bat, and the Perfect Book

First graders were shown how to draw a bat, after learning some more about them in this perfectly matched book I found titled “Nightsong” by Ari Berk.

This book beautifully illustrates how bats use their radar to see at night, and tells of a young bat’s first flight all by himself. Really one of those special books that young students can relate to, and is a great match for this how to draw project.

MATERIALS

• “Nightsong” book by Ari Berk*

• Hanging Bat Tutorial (see below)

• Drawing paper

• Black marker

• Crayons

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DIRECTIONS

PREP: Print a color Hanging Bat tutorial for each student

1. Draw or print or fold guidelines on paper. Students draw the bat according to the tutorial.

2. Trace the drawing with a black marker.

3. Color the bat and background with crayons. Press hard and work slowly to make your picture very colorful.