Looking for teacher Halloween costumes that are both school appropriate and fun? You’ve come to the right place! Halloween isn’t just fun for children, after all. If you’re an elementary school teacher who gets to dress up in a costume for the holiday, you get the chance to be a kid again!
You’ve got enough on your plate, so the team of teachers creating all the curriculum-aligned Teach Starter resources you know and love did the hard work for you this fall. To go along with our printable bulletin board sets, Halloween word lists, and dozens more ideas for teachers for Halloween, we found some seriously fun and easy Halloween costume ideas that are teacher-appropriate.
Pick your favorite from the bunch, and let us know what you’ll be wearing!
Halloween Costumes for Teachers
Pop-It
Photo courtesy of Ontario kindergarten teacher Megan.
Kindergarten teacher Megan of Ontario took a beloved children’s toy and made it her own with a paper Pop-It costume. This is a perfect idea for a last-minute design if you’re feeling behind this Halloween. Grab some cardboard, paints and styrofoam balls for an easy costume that you can wear in the classroom and out!
Ice Cream Cone
Photo courtesy of Minnesota kindergarten teacher Lindsey.
“Trick or Treat and something SWEET” is how Minnesota kindergarten teacher Lindsey celebrated the Halloween spirit with this adorably colorful costume! Transform yourself into your own colorful cone using a tulle skirt, any color top (depending on your favorite flavor!) and felt cutout sprinkles for extra sweetness. Don’t like sprinkles? Get creative with your preferred topping, whether it be gummy worms, chocolate chips or maybe M&M’s?
Looking for more scoops? Bring ice cream to the classroom through our Main Idea Ice Cream Cones Sorting Activity.
It’s Corn
Photo courtesy of fourth and fifth-grade teacher Natalie of Canada.
There’s no way you missed hearing the viral “It’s Corn” song based on this adorable interview from Recess Therapy. Canadian fourth and fifth-grade teacher Natalie sure didn’t and made it into her corny Halloween costume! A simple yellow t-shirt, some simple sewing or fabric glue and some fabric samples can bring this fun idea to life for spooky season this year. You can even pair up with a teacher friend to be an ear of corn alongside popcorn.
Popcorn Party Teacher Costume
Photo courtesy of fourth-grade teacher Bailey of Illinois.
Graduating from corn to POPcorn, Illinois fourth-grade teacher Bailey came up with this adorable poppin’ costume for Halloween! You can recreate this look using a thrifted striped dress or skirt with a shirt covered in crumpled paper balls to act as popcorn.
Tie in the popcorn theme with your students using our free Movie Vs. Book template and build a 3-D popcorn box at the end.
Ms. Frizzle
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Maura of Chicago.
Who doesn’t love Ms. Frizzle? Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy is the classic mantra of the science teacher created by author Joanna Coles, and first-grade teacher Maura captured her whimsical style choices perfectly with this costume. Who’s ready to jump on the Magic School Bus?
Want to create your own version of the outfit to wear into your classroom? We suggest you hit local thrift stores for this one — Mrs. Frizzle is known for her eccentric wardrobe, so don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns.
You might want to start with a knee-length dress or skirt in a bright, bold pattern or vibrant colors. Next, look for a shirt that has a distinct theme such as space or human anatomy. Mrs. Frizzle is, of course, known for matching her outfit to the topic of her students’ field trip. Add on large, quirky accessories — the bigger the better — and brightly colored shoes. Finally, top it all off with a red curly-haired wig or use red temporary hair spray on your own locks!
Bring the magic of science into your classroom with our favorite teacher-created science resources.
Fire Chief Costume
Photo courtesy of California kindergarten teacher Ms. Rowe.
What better way to celebrate Fire Prevention Month AND Halloween than dressing up as a fire chief? Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Rowe is rocking her firefighting outfit and had her class practice labeling different clothing parts.
Teaching about firefighters in your classroom? Check out the curriculum-aligned community helpers learning area full of printables about our nation’s bravest.
Rainbow Fish
Photo courtesy of first and second-grade teacher Marisa of Texas.
The incredible first and second-grade teacher, Marisa always has something crafty up her sleeve for Halloween, and she shared this fun Rainbow Fish-inspired costume with us. Want to make your own? The Austin, Texas teacher used a simple tutu and added rainbow “scales” to a t-shirt to complete the book-inspired costume.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Costume
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Sara.
First-grade teacher Sara used her students’ favorite book as inspiration for her Halloween costume! Her attention to detail with the coconut tree is the kind of creativity we love.
Explore alphabet resources if you’re an early elementary educator!
Pete the Cat
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Allison Marie.
As a teacher, you never lose your cool, so Pete the Cat is the perfect Halloween costume for you! Inspired by the classic picture book from James and Kimberly Dean, first-grade teacher Allison Marie completed her jazzy costume with Pete’s guitar … and her school shoes, of course!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Photo courtesy of California kindergarten teacher Ms. “aGoGo”
Turn the classic Eric Carle children’s book into a costume with some paper, string, and blue like California kindergarten teacher “Teacher aGoGo”! Students will be hungry for more Carle stories seeing your vibrant costume!
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting…
Photo courtesy of kindergarten teacher Vanessa Dionne of Canada.
Do you ever feel as though you’re waiting forever for your class to pay attention…? Canadian kindergarten teacher Vanessa Dionne has put a fun spin on this meme by dressing as a skeleton who’s been waiting…let’s just say, for a long time… for her class to be quiet!
She’s Out on Paw-trol!
Photo courtesy of second-grade teacher Jennifer of Maryland.
Second-grade teacher Jennifer has pulled together this adorable Dog Man costume! With some felt and a little bit of face paint, this is an easy go-to for a comfy costume!
Group Teacher Halloween Costumes
If you’d rather celebrate spooky season with some backup, consider a group teacher Halloween costume for extra support and fun! These creative ideas will bring some added joy to the Trick-or-Treating time of year.
Paint Supplies
Photo courtesy of Massachusetts fourth-grade teacher Nicole.
“You can’t have a school without school supplies” says Massachusetts fourth-grade teacher Nicole. She teamed up with three other teachers to complete this adorable set of painting supplies. You’ll need actual painting supplies to complete this look using cardboard and brightly colored paint, a pool noodle for the brush handle and duct tape to attach your pipe cleaner bristles.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Photo courtesy of Colorado third-grade teacher Natalie Tamminga.
Paper beats rock, rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper and third-grade Colorado teacher Natalie Tamminga beats Halloween with this cute and crafty group costume! With customized t-shirts acting as the main focal point for these costumes, dress up the rest of your rock, paper or scissors look with funky items from your wardrobe or some simple cardboard shapes to hang around your neck.
Baristas
Photo courtesy of Kentucky middle school teacher Caren Enderle.
Coffee makes the teacher world go round and Kentucky teacher Caren Enderle formed her own group of baristas with the famous green and white Starbucks aprons. Create some caffeine-filled accessories using headbands and your leftover coffee cups!
Mr. Sketch Markers
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Ayako of Ohio.
First-grade teacher Ayako of Ohio formed a reMARKable team dressed as Mr. Sketch markers. Create your own scented rainbow team using aprons and iron-on transfers of the Mr. Sketch logo. Complete the look with some fun and easy paper hats as marker caps!
Play-Doh Containers
Photo courtesy of second and third-grade teacher Michelle of Western New York.
Can’t get all that Play-Doh out of your classroom rug … or the smell out of your nose? Pair up with your teacher pals for a Play-Doh containers group Halloween costume that screams “teachers” like Western NY second and third-grade teacher Michelle did! This is a super easy costume to make with a yellow t-shirt, Play-Doh placard on string around your neck, and a colored plate on your head.
Dragons LOVE Tacos!
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Lauren Navant.
These scary dragons are after one thing and one thing only … tacos! This fun group teacher Halloween costume idea comes from first-grade teacher Lauren Navant who also manages to get away with the comfiest costume award! Who doesn’t want to wear a onesie to work?
Bonus: Practice writing with descriptive words with a dragon writing activity!
Mike Wazowski and Sully
Photo courtesy of Toronto first-grade teacher Miss Trow.
Monsters Inc. fans, we’ve got the perfect Halloween costume for you and a partner teacher: Mike and Sully! Take basic t-shirts, add an eye and mouth for Mike or spots for Mike, and of course a yellow Monster’s Inc. construction hat. Thanks to first-grade teacher Miss Trow for the idea!
Stranger Things
Photo courtesy of California K-12 teacher Scott Guzman-Peterson
Try not to get trapped in the Upside Down if you dive into the world of Stranger Things like California teacher Scott Guzman-Peterson did with his teacher friends! You’ll need some retro-inspired clothing to recreate Eleven, Dustin, Lucas and the other characters of this beloved show.
Scarecrows
Photo courtesy of first-grade teacher Salena of Georgia.
Georgia first-grade teacher Salena is scaring away bad grades as a scarecrow with her teacher partner in crime! Grab your most lumberjack-looking plaid shirt and add a straw necklace and hat for an easy Halloween costume that is very fitting for the fall.
Bring the scarecrows indoors with our Scarecrow Shape Hunt Worksheet.
Your Under Arrest!… You’re*
Photo courtesy of K-5 special education teacher Kaitlyn.
The grammar police are here to make sure your writing is safe! They’ve captured their prisoner and are taking them back to the Department of Corrections! You’ve got to love this tongue-in-cheek group teacher costume by K-5 special education teacher Kaitlyn.
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