Many schools incorporate special activities into the curriculum in late October for Halloween fun. Whether it’s a costume parade in the hallway, a fall festival, or a Halloween party, teachers should join in the costume fun together with their students. But sometimes coming up with a great costume idea that fits a teacher’s budget will be a hit with students and won’t interfere with daytime work can be quite a challenge. Here are some great Halloween costume ideas for teachers getting an A +.
Storybook Characters: A good chunk of school is devoted to reading, so why not add a book to your Halloween costume? Come dressed as a current or longtime favorite storybook character and watch children’s faces light up with joy. Younger elementary school kids will love seeing you dressed up as a character that helps them learn to read, like the cat and the hat or one of the many beloved fairy tale characters. Older children will appreciate seeing you as a character from other favorite books like Junie B. Jones, Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus, or a Harry Potter teacher like Dumbledore. Snape or Hagrid. In high school, bring literary legends to life, like Shakespeare, by dressing up as a timeless character from one of the classics.
Science stuff: Science class is always a great place for Halloween teacher costumes. Dress up as a mad scientist with wild hair and a lab coat, a planet from the solar system, a giant frog tagged for dissection, or a life-size skeleton. If you’re really creative, a unique teacher costume for science class is to dress up as a strand of DNA. Wear a black tracksuit that you have attached with a DNA helix made of colored pipe cleaners and fuzzy pom poms.
Role exchange: Turning the tables from teacher to student is always a funny joke. You can come dressed as the head cheerleader, football player, lovable computer nerd, or any other appropriate clicker at your school. Kids will have a blast watching you make a fool of yourself, and these costumes are easy to put together at your school’s liquor store or online costume store.
Remember that teacher costumes should always uphold the standards of being a role model for children. Follow the rules and dress behavior expected of the school and never wear anything inappropriate. For example, sexy costumes or especially gory and scary costumes would not be appropriate for teacher costumes. A good rule of thumb is that if you have any questions about the suitability of the outfit, even the slightest concern, it’s best to leave it at home. Instead, go for a Halloween costume that is rated G by everyone.
