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Bats Flash Cards

Bats Flash Cards

$3.75 - $3.75
$3.75
$3.75 - $3.75
$3.75

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Introduce your child to 14 fascinating bat species—from tiny pipistrelles to giant flying foxes to (yes!) vampire bats—with these real photo flash cards, a printable PDF for curious learners ages 4–10.

📦 What's Included

  • 14 bat species cards: Flying fox, horseshoe bat, Daubenton's bat, Seminole bat, Bechstein's bat, big-eared brown bat, little brown bat, Honduran white bat, pipistrelle bat, big brown bat, big-eared woolly bat, Seba's short-tailed bat, mouse-tailed bat, hairy-legged vampire bat
  • Real photographs: Clear images showing distinctive features of each species
  • Card size: 3 in. x 4 in.
  • 4 pages: Ready to print on cardstock

💡 Learning Benefits

  • Vocabulary development with scientific bat species names
  • Understanding biodiversity and animal classification
  • Visual discrimination between similar-looking species
  • Foundation for zoology and mammal studies
  • Appreciation for nocturnal animals and ecosystems

🎯 How to Use

  • Present 2–3 cards at a time using the three-period lesson
  • Point out distinctive features like ear shapes, nose structures, wing patterns
  • Discuss where different species live and what they eat
  • Compare fruit-eating bats to insect-eating bats
  • Use during October for Halloween science or year-round nocturnal studies
  • Pair with books about bats or nature documentaries

🦇 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Bats are often misunderstood and feared, making them perfect for teaching children to look past stereotypes. Use these cards to show the incredible diversity of bats—some are tiny, some are huge, some eat fruit, some drink nectar, and yes, a few drink blood. Real knowledge replaces fear with fascination.

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