Enjoy the silly thrills of Halloween with our There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat activities! These interactive tasks will have the little ones giggling long after the old lady’s quirky adventure ends, making the Halloween fun last even longer!
Looking for ways to keep young ones busy and smiling? Our preschool worksheets are packed with creative tasks that will keep their hands and minds busy all year long!
Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat Book Companion Printables

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Every page pulls kids deeper into the old lady’s zany adventure and wild eating habits, making the story more unforgettable. With these playful activities at hand, bringing this kooky, spooky tale to life has never been more enjoyable and effortless!
In this set of worksheets, you will find:
- Label the Goblin
- Finish the Pattern
- Line Tracing
- Gg is for Ghosts
- There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat Flashcards
Label the Goblin
The little ones have seen all the different things the old lady has swallowed, but now it’s time for them to meet one of the biggest up close—her goblin snack. This activity opens the door for them to explore the goblin’s body parts, which can be fun and a bit educational simultaneously!

Finish the Pattern
Can your little ones figure out which mischievous character will appear next? This page keeps them guessing while they practice their cutting and pasting skills.
They’ll be building fine motor skills while having a ghoulishly good time!

Line Tracing
Let doodling and tracing take center stage in this engaging worksheet! As kids guide their favorite characters through wiggly, twisty paths, they sharpen their fine motor skills.
It’s a simple challenge that boosts hand-eye coordination, focus, and creativity—plus, it’s loads of fun!

Gg is for Ghosts
Quick, who’s brave enough to hunt down some spooky ghosts? The challenge is on as kids search for upper and lowercase “Gg” hiding among a jumble of letters. Armed with their dot markers and some courage, they’ll ‘zap’ the ghosts one by one, boosting their letter recognition skills along the way.
This adventure makes learning the letter G feel like a ghost-busting mission!

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat Flashcards
These adorable flashcards are great tools to follow up on the story. Kids can use their imaginations to continue the story on their own. Since the cards are labeled with names, the little ones can also practice reading and spelling.
Plus, they’re amazing for the memory-matching games the whole family can enjoy together!

Kids Ideas For Halloween
Halloween offers endless opportunities for fun and creativity with preschoolers, and these activities are just the thing to keep them entertained! They’ll love the chance to dive into some hands-on Halloween magic, and it’s a great way to create memories while celebrating the spooky season.
Related: Halloween Pattern Block Mats
Check out our other ideas for the season—there’s something for every little goblin and ghoul!
Halloween Books For Kids
Below are some of the top-rated Halloween books for kids. Add them to your home collection or borrow them from your local library.
Room On The Broom: This has to be one of our favorite Halloween books of all time! The story follows a witch and her cat as they happen upon some animals who help the witch. There’s danger, mystery, and friendship in this adorable children’s story.
5 Minute Spooky Stories: We love Disney’s 5-minute storybooks and this one is perfect for Halloween! See how all your favorite Disney characters celebrate this spooky holiday.
Ten Timid Ghosts: This is a fun countdown book about a witch who moves into a haunted house where 10 ghosts already live. The witch scares the ghosts out one by one until they devise a scheme to get her out of their house. This Halloween children’s book is good for kids who love rhyming stories!

Halloween Printable Crafts
Handprint Crow Craft: Who would’ve thought handprints could transform into a crow’s wings? With some tracing and cutting magic, kids can watch their handprints take flight like a spooky crow!
It’s a terrific hands-on project that will bring a touch of seasonal magic into your day and make sweet memories with your little ones as you do this together.
Frankenstein Shape Craft: What could be more exciting than building your own green monster? Frankenstein comes to life with every snip and paste—ready to add a little spooky charm to your Halloween décor!

Witches Brew Handprint Craft: Turn your little ones into mini witches and wizards with this magical potion-making craft! While they may not be brewing potions, they’ll be using their little fingers to paste and assemble the different parts of their cauldron.
It’s an entertaining project that’s sure to spark their imagination — and maybe even a spell or two!
Try this Witch Puppet Craft
Mummy Pumpkin Craft: Just grab some paper, scissors, glue, and a pumpkin template, and you’re all set to make your very own mummy buddy! This easy activity will have the kids laughing as they color spooky eyes and rip up paper to create the mummy’s wrap.
It’s the perfect way to get crafty and into the Halloween spirit. No mess, no fuss, just lots of giggles and tons of fun!
Preschool Halloween Activities
Filled with adorable ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, and other Halloween pals, these Halloween coloring pages allow kids to explore their creativity while fine-tuning their motor skills.
It’s the perfect quiet-time activity to let their imaginations soar, giving them a festive way to add their personal touch to all things Halloween!
Ready those dot markers! Our Halloween dot-a-dot printables keep kids learning while they’re in the holiday spirit. With every dot they make, they’ll sneak in some counting practice, spot numbers, and even try a little graphing. Math can definitely be fun—especially during Halloween!

With pumpkins, witch hats, and cute little ghosts ready to be flipped and matched in our Halloween matching game, you’ll be putting everyone’s memory to the test! Each round gets the kids focused as they try to remember where the matching card hides.
And the best part? It’s just as exciting for the grown-ups so everyone can join in!
The printable Halloween emergent reader is a fantastic start for preschoolers to dip their toes into reading! With easy-to-follow text and charming Halloween illustrations, this activity supports early literacy skills like letter sounds, sight words, and letter recognition.
As kids flip through the pages, they’ll spot their favorite Halloween characters in every corner!
More Halloween Ideas For Kids
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Tonya Nabors
Tuesday 29th of October 2024
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Sam
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
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Eileen
Monday 28th of October 2024
I love these ideas.
Sam
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Thanks so much, Eileen!
Shoni
Monday 28th of October 2024
Thank you!
Sam
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
No problem ◡̈