There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat Story Time and Bat Craft
In this one-time class, we will read "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat," by Lucille Colandro Story Time. After the story we will make a Bat (example in class picture).
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
In this one-time class, we will read the fun Halloween rhyming book "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat," by Lucille Colandro Story Time. Students will be encouraged to participate in the reading, as well as, answer questions throughout and after the story. Students will also have an opportunity to share their favorite part of the story and/or their favorite character from the story. After the story we will make a bat (example in class picture) out of construction paper! Please note that this is a Halloween story.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the parts of the book.
Students will practice identifying rhyming words, i.e. bat, that, cat, fat.
Students will practice following directions to create a bat.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance advised for use of scissors.
Supply List
black construction paper white paper (can be from scraps - approximately 1 square inch is all that is needed to make the teeth) pencil or white crayon scissors glue googly eyes (or construction paper precut to look like eyes) something round to trace for the bats body (I used a mason jar lid) - cookie cutters work well, or an empty cup.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Illinois State University
I am a certified teacher with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 3rd grade). I was formally trained by Handwriting Without Tears, as well as Zoo Phonics. I have taught numerous children of all backgrounds in person and online using both Handwriting Without Tears and Zoo Phonics. I have taught Preschool through Kindergarten for 5 years, plus 2 years in older grades, as well as my stepdaughters and my daughter using the Handwriting Without Tears method. I homeschooled my 3 girls for 3 years, and have taught online with Outschool and other platforms for over 6 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-8 learners per class
