Bats
I love teaching my students about bats. I think they are such interesting animals. It’s so much fun to discuss the truths and myths about bats. Many of my students start off the week being scared of bats and by the end, they love them and know how important bats are to our ecosystem. Even my 4 year old always says that bats are her friends because they eat bugs 😉
Today, we started off by making a list of things that we wonder about bats.
Then I drew a quick chart on the board saying “Is a bat a bird?” I passed out a small Post-It to each student and had them write either “yes” or “no.” Then they went up and placed their answer on the board.
{I thought I took a picture of this chart, but I guess not.} More of my students thought that “Yes” bats were birds. I think it was 13 – 7, so they were very surprised to find out the real answer. We discussed the reasons why bats are not birds.
Next, we read this book.
It’s very informative with great pictures. Finally, we returned to our seats to discuss some of the things that we have already learned about bats.
If you would like a sheet for your students to fill out while you complete the group chart, click below.
Here are some more books that we will be reading this week.
Stop back by this week and check out some of the other activities we will doing about bats.
I love this idea! I am working on an interactive writing unit and I can see how these ideas can keep me focused. Thanks
Thanks for sharing! This will be great to add to my unit next week!
Jennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten
Thanks for sharing! I am doing bats next week…….did you know there is a DVD of Stellaluna? I just learned this year before last and it is wonderful! I always share it with my kiddos after I read the book and at the end of our unit. Just sharing!
Kelly
Cool! Love your chart! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Janaye
It’s heartwarming to see young minds embrace the idea that bats are friends because they eat bugs. Education like this is crucial for preserving our ecosystem. monkey mart
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As a teacher, I completely relate to your passion for bat education! Watching students transform from fear to fascination is truly rewarding. I’ve used similar nature lessons in my classroom, and the children’s reactions are priceless. Speaking of fun learning experiences, my students recently played Papa’s Pizzeria as an educational game where they had to build food chains including bats! It’s amazing how interactive activities help cement the understanding that bats are beneficial bug-eaters and crucial to our ecosystem, not scary creatures from myths.
This was such a heartwarming read! Bats truly are fascinating creatures, and it’s inspiring how you turned fear into curiosity and appreciation among your students. I love the interactive approach—having them vote and discuss really makes the lesson stick. It’s a great reminder that even small activities can leave a big impact on young minds. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and engaging teaching moment!
This is such a wonderful way to introduce students to bats! Addressing the myths vs facts is crucial, and it’s great to see them realize how important bats are to the ecosystem.