{"product_id":"fold-and-cut-bat","title":"Halloween Bat Cutting Practice Activity","description":"\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn Halloween scissor practice into a fun surprise reveal! These \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-and-Cut Bat Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten kids purposeful cutting practice while creating a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebat cut out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they can decorate, write on, or add to a Halloween display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of cutting all the way around a traditional bat template, kids cut along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone continuous path on the folded paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, practicing curves, angles, and changes in direction. Then they open the paper to reveal a complete, symmetrical bat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bat sizes, blank bat templates, optional writing lines, and decorative patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this set is perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween cutting activities, October fine motor practice, bat crafts, special education, occupational therapy, and Halloween bulletin boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FF2A00;\"\u003e*Please note that this is a digital product. You will be able to download the PDF file upon your purchase. Nothing will be shipped to you. Due to the nature of digital downloads, your purchase is not refundable.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printable bat template set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bat sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, Medium, and Large\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank bat templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional writing lines for the backs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative pattern options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetrical bat shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple ways to decorate and extend the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW FOLD-AND-CUT WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fold-and-cut format gives kids meaningful scissor practice while adding the fun of a surprise reveal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col class=\"List-kOVW5V OrderedList-XsMUSX\" dir=\"auto\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint and prepare the activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut apart and fold the paper before giving it to the child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKids cut along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone continuous path on the folded paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, practicing curves, angles, and changes in direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the paper to reveal a complete, symmetrical bat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorate the bat, add writing, or use it for a Halloween display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bat cutting path adds some variety in direction while still giving kids one continuous path to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILL-RICH CUTTING PRACTICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs kids cut, open, and decorate their bats, they practice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissor skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting curved lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging direction while cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning and repositioning paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilateral coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine motor control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual-motor integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreativity and self-expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD ART, WRITING \u0026amp; LEARNING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave the bats blank for open-ended decorating, print one of the optional decorative patterns, or add writing lines to the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the finished bats for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName, letter, and word practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBat vocabulary and facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Halloween sentences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning writing prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing and labeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparing Small, Medium, and Large bats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring symmetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBat collages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple bat studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween bulletin boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober classroom displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids can decorate their bats with crayons, markers, paint, dot markers, stickers, torn paper, tissue paper, yarn, and other collage materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintable bat templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBat craft templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween bat cut outs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween cutting activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween scissor skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober cutting practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBat crafts and themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween and October activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine motor centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissor skills centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning tubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTask boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween bulletin boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober classroom displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreschool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindergarten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupational therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-and-Cut Bat Templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine Halloween scissor practice with the fun of a surprise reveal. 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