We Are Batty About Math

Materials:

·         Glue

·         Sharpie

·         Black Paint

·         White Plates (Paper)

·         Foam Brushes

·         Scissors

·         Plastic Cups

·         Letters cut out in Black Paper

·         Orange Bulletin Board Paper

·         Googley Eyes

·         Stapler 

Note: Best if done in small groups. Must demo each step and provide a teacher example. 

First:

Take the paper plate and cut it in half

Second:

Cut out four small triangles in the middle of the plate. Save the small triangles they will be used for the ears and feet. 

Third:

Have the students paint four triangle pieces, the two wings, and one whole plate. Write names on the back.

Fourth:

After they dry glue the bats together. If they are not holding with the glue help the students staple them together. They also can glue the googley eyes on.

Fifth (for the teacher):

Cover the bulletin board in orange paper.

Sixth (for the teacher):

Cut out black letters that say “WE ARE BATTY ABOUT MATH” then staple it to the bulletin board.

Seventh (for the teacher):

Staple the bats to the board.

Eighth:

Do grade appropriate math and hang it up on the board.