Free Bat Life Cycle Worksheet For Kids

A bat life cycle worksheet is a simple, hands-on way to help kids understand how these unique mammals grow and survive.

Whether you’re studying nocturnal animals or adding to a fall science unit, this printable set walks through each stage of a bat’s life, from newborn pup to fully grown adult.

These free life cycle printables also include anatomy labeling, research prompts, crafts, and writing activities to make learning about bats both memorable and fun.

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What’s Included in the Life Cycle of a Bat Worksheet

Here’s a closer look at what’s included in this printable set.

With 9 pages of activities, you’ll find a mix of research tasks, hands-on crafts, writing prompts, and coloring sheets, all focused on helping kids learn about how bats grow, survive, and thrive.

Each bat worksheet is designed to build science skills in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Whether you’re using them as part of a unit study or just need a no-prep activity, they’re flexible and easy to use.

Supplies Needed:

You don’t need much to get started—just a few basic craft supplies:

• cardstock (We like to print on cardstock so it holds up better, especially for the spinning wheel craft.)
• coloring pens
• paper cutter or scissors
• glue
• brass fasteners

Research Information About Bats

Start with a planning sheet that gets kids thinking. They’ll research key facts about bats, including appearance, habitat, diet, movement, and fun facts.

It’s a good way to set the foundation before diving into the activities.

Interesting Facts About Bats

1. Bats live on every continent except Antarctica and deserts
2. There are over 1,000 bat species
3. They help pollinate 300+ types of fruit
4. Bats are the only flying mammals
5. Some can fly up to 100 mph
6. Most die from disease, not predators
7. Bats can live up to 40 years
8. They eat half their body weight in insects nightly
9. They’re not blind—they use echolocation to navigate

Opinion Writing: Bat vs Butterfly

This writing activity encourages kids to compare bats and butterflies and share which one they prefer, backing it up with reasons and facts.

It’s a great way to blend science with critical thinking and writing.

Try: If you’re learning about insects too, our life cycle of a butterfly worksheets are a great follow-up.

Bat Fact Sheet

Kids will need internet access to answer these research questions:

• In what countries can you find bats in their natural habitat?
• How long do bats live? In the wild, and in captivity.
• How many babies do they typically have?
• The type of birth, is it egg or live?
• What food do bats eat? How do they get their food?
• What is the population of bats? What is their biggest threat?

Tip: Pair this with our types of bat worksheet for deeper learning.

Research the 4 Main Stages of the Bat’s Life

This worksheet focuses on the bat life cycle stages: newborn pup, nursery phase, 2–3 month old pup, and adult bat.

Kids explore how bats grow from pup to adult through guided research.

Color and Label the Parts of a Bat

This simple label the parts of a bat worksheet reinforces bat anatomy. Kids identify and label parts like wings, feet, eyes, ears, and nose, then color in the bat for extra fun.

Color and Label the Bat Life Cycle

Kids color each stage of the bat’s life and label it in the correct order. This visual activity helps reinforce the sequencing of bat development.

The Life Cycles book pairs really well with these activities and adds a bit more depth to each stage.

Life Cycle of a Bat Crafts

This craft activity lets kids color, cut, and assemble the life cycle stages into a night sky scene.

Younger kids may need help with cutting and folding. I recommend coloring first before assembling the craft.

Bat Life Cycle Spinning Wheel Craft

Add some motion to the learning with a spinning bat life cycle wheel:

• Cut out both circles
• On the top layer, cut out the quarter segment

Stack and fasten with a brass fastener to create a rotating view of the bat’s life stages

Bonus: Try our handprint bat craft for younger kids.

Best Books About Bats for Kids

Whenever we’re using the bat life cycle worksheet, I like to add a few themed books to keep the learning going. These are some of our favorites—they’re a mix of nonfiction and storytime picks that make the science feel more real (and more fun):

• All About Bats – A great starting point for younger kids who want to understand how bats live, eat, and raise their young. It lines up nicely with the stages in the worksheet and keeps things clear and simple.
• National Geographic Bats – If your child is a visual learner, this one’s perfect. The photos are incredible, and the facts go a little deeper without being overwhelming. It’s a solid pick for curious readers who want more than the basics.
• Bats at the Beach – This one’s just plain fun. It’s a silly story about bats having a beach day, but it still sneaks in a few facts about nocturnal life. Great for winding down after a science lesson or just enjoying together at bedtime.

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Last Updated on 30 April 2025 by Clare Brown