Fall DIY Leaf Bats - At Home Kid Activity

Hanging Bat Leaf Art 🍂🦇

Nature is one of the best art supply stores out there—no packaging, no waste, and always full of surprises. With just a walk outside, kids can gather everything they need to create eco-friendly crafts that connect them to the natural world.

This Hanging Bat Leaf Art activity is simple, hands-on, and perfect for celebrating both fall and wildlife!

🖍️ Supplies

• Assorted fall leaves (at least 3 larger ones for the bats)

• A small twig

• Glue or tape

• Markers or crayons

📖 Instructions

1. Print the Guide
   Use our free template (below) to see which leaf shapes you’ll collect.

2. Gather & Glue
   Find your leaves and a twig, then glue or tape them onto the page.

3. Add Bat Faces
   On your three leaves, add funny or spooky upside-down bat faces, you can use a pen, stickers, or anything in your yard!

🌱 Teaching Tip

While crafting, share with kids how bats are incredible helpers: they pollinate plants, spread seeds, and eat tons of insects each night.

Why Try Nature Crafts?

• 🍃 Encourage outdoor play

• 🦉 Teach kids about wildlife

• 🎨 Create eco-friendly, hands-on art

🖨️ Free Printable Template
We’ve made it easy! Just print, collect, and create.

👉 Download the Leaf Craft Templates