Halloween
Friendly Bat Family Dot to Dot — Free 43-Dot PDF
A friendly bat family makes counting practice a Halloween coloring activity. Follow numbers 1 to 43 around the upper bat; the second bat, moon and star are already drawn. This free dot to dot printable PDF is a short option for children practicing numbers below 50.
Difficulty
Medium
Fun fact: Real bats aren't blind — most species see just fine, and many also use echolocation, bouncing sound off nearby objects to find their way in the dark.
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Ages 5–8 — Medium
How to Complete the Friendly Bat Family Dot to Dot
Start at 1 above the upper bat's pointed ear and work your way around its outline one number at a time. The second bat, a crescent moon and a star are already drawn beside it, so you only need to trace the numbered bat's wings and body.
1–11 — Head and right wing
Trace 1 to 11 past the pointed ear and out along the right wing's long edge. Look ahead to the next number before drawing each stroke so the wing tip stays sharp.
Fun fact!
The upper bat has pointed ears, round eyes and a wide, friendly smile.
The upper bat has pointed ears, round eyes and a wide, friendly smile.
12–21 — Wing folds and belly
Follow 12 to 21 through the wing's folds and around the belly. The line changes direction several times here, so pause at each dot and check where the next one sits before continuing.
Fun fact!
The wing outline alternates between long edges and short folds, giving it a scalloped shape.
The wing outline alternates between long edges and short folds, giving it a scalloped shape.
22–32 — Left wing
Connect 22 to 32 along the left wing, mirroring the shape you already traced on the right side. Watch the alternating directions near the start before the line reaches toward the wingtip.
Fun fact!
The two wings spread out on opposite sides of the bat's body.
The two wings spread out on opposite sides of the bat's body.
33–43 — Left ear and top of head
Join 33 to 43 past the left cheek and ear, then across the top of the head to finish the outline. Check the numbers carefully near the end, where the dots sit close together.
Fun fact!
The crescent moon and five-pointed star beside the bats are already drawn and ready to color.
The crescent moon and five-pointed star beside the bats are already drawn and ready to color.
After dot 43, color both bats, the crescent moon and the star. Try matching colors for the two bats so they look like a family, or give each one its own coat and see how differently the pair turns out.
Coloring Guide
Classic Halloween
Use this deep purple for the numbered bat, then pick a soft lilac for its companion so the pair still reads as a family.
- 1–43 (Friendly Bat Family): Purple — Use this deep purple for the numbered bat, then pick a soft lilac for its companion so the pair still reads as a family.
Moonlight
Use this moonlit blue for the numbered bat, then choose a paler sky blue for its companion to keep the night-sky feel.
- 1–43 (Friendly Bat Family): Blue — Use this moonlit blue for the numbered bat, then choose a paler sky blue for its companion to keep the night-sky feel.
Candy colors
Use this bubblegum pink for the numbered bat, then pick a lighter blush pink for its companion to keep the candy-colors theme playful.
- 1–43 (Friendly Bat Family): Pink — Use this bubblegum pink for the numbered bat, then pick a lighter blush pink for its companion to keep the candy-colors theme playful.
Why Is the Friendly Bat Family Dot to Dot Printable Rated Medium?
The Friendly Bat Family is rated medium. Its route includes 12 straight, 9 curved, 17 zigzag and 5 sharp-turn dots. Slow down through the wing folds at 14–18 and 22–25, then check the turn near the head at 40–42.
Straight
12 dots · 28%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
9 dots · 21%
A gentle bend, so the pencil has to slow down and steer.
Zigzag
17 dots · 40%
1418
Sharp turns
5 dots · 12%
The hardest bits — tight corners where the line doubles back.
We traced all 43 dots on this exact worksheet by hand — the zigzag at dots 14–18 is where it got tricky, and you can check that against your own printout.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1418 | Zigzag | Along the right wing folds and toward the belly, find each next number before changing direction. |
| 2225 | Zigzag | At the lower left wing, pause before each alternating stroke and locate the following number. |
| 4042 | Zigzag | Near the top of the head and ears, check the next number before drawing across the turn. |
Bottom line: The Friendly Bat Family dot to dot is medium rated — 49% smooth lines with just 3 short sections to watch for.
