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A 10–20 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Staplers, Pom Poms, and Scissors.

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    Make Paper Bag Bat Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Paint the Bag

    May need grown-up help
    First, put newspaper on your table to keep it clean. Put the paper bag on the newspaper with the opening at the top. Pinch a pompom with a clothespin to make a "paint brush" or just use a standard paint brush. Paint the front of the paper bag black. Leave the top inch or two unpainted. Let the paint dry.

    Step 2: Cut Out the Wings

    May need grown-up help
    Print the bat craft template. Use the template to cut out the wings from black construction paper. If you don't have a printer, draw the bat wings and cut them out. Look at the picture to see how they should look.

    Step 3: Make the Bat's Face

    May need grown-up help
    Cut out a smile and some fangs for the bat's mouth. Glue them on with the glue stick. Add the eyes. You can use googly eyes or paper eyes. Glue the wings onto the back of the bag. Don't glue them on the folded down part of the bag.

    Step 4: Stuff the Bag

    Tear strips of newspaper and crumple them into balls. Open the bag and put the newspaper balls inside. Fill the bag, but don't over-stuff it.

    Step 5: Finish the Bat

    Fold the top of the bag over. Staple the flap in the back with a couple of staples on each side.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
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    • A cartoon of Clothespins
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    • A cartoon of Staples
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
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      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
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    • A cartoon of Paper Lunch Bag
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Staplers
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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    • A cartoon of Printer
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