Reading Poetry: "Little Bat"

Explore the nighttime world of bats with this second and third grade poetry worksheet. Students will read a short poem about a little bat flying through the night, using echoes to navigate and returning to its cave to rest. The simple, rhythmic language gives learners an opportunity to practice reading a poem with attention to phrasing, expression, and meaning.

This poetry worksheet supports reading fluency and comprehension as students work with a short literary text. As learners read about the bat’s nighttime journey, they can practice reading with accuracy, appropriate expression, and understanding. Short poetry passages like this provide accessible reading practice while helping students develop confidence and fluency.

Ready to read more poetry? Check out Read and Understand Poetry: "I Would Love to Be a Horse" and Read and Understand Poetry: "Fly Away, Fly Away”.