Halloween Costumes For Teachers
Are you looking for a fun Halloween costume for your classroom? Costumes do not need to be expensive or hard to create. Here are some great ideas to spice up your Halloween Classroom Party.
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Create a Simple Skeleton Mask
SuppliesWhite mask from the craft store
Permanent markers of various colors
Picture of a skeleton or other scary face.
Optional: Skeleton sweatshirt or onesie, black clothes and cape, or pirate costume.
This worked great for my son's costume a few years back. He still has the mask. I used to paint my face like this, but this is so much
easier. With a hooded cape, it looks great. He wore it with a pirate costume.
Directions
Using the correct colors, create the design that is on the picture. I used pictures of real faces with makeup on. Instead of painting my face, I used markers to create the design on the mask. That way, I have it from year to year.
This worked great for my son's costume a few years back. He still has the mask. I used to paint my face like this, but this is so much
easier. With a hooded cape, it looks great. He wore it with a pirate costume.
Where's Waldo?
Supplies
Red striped Shirt
Red and white winter cap
Glasses
Directions
A trip to the thrift store, and I was set with this costume. The costume does not need to be exactly like Waldo. It is an interpretation, and the kids will get it. I had the glasses, but a trip to the dollar store, and you are all set. This also makes a great school-wide theme.
Taking a Shower (Karate Kid Theme)
This one is more challenging if you are looking to get really creative.
Supplies
Shower Curtain and Hooks
Old Back Pack
Flexible tubing or a hula hoop
PVC Pipe and some connectors
Red Solo Cup or similar
Tinsel or foil strips to look like water
Hot glue and maybe some super glue and duct tape.
Robe
Directions
This costume will take some problem-solving, but once you have it made, you can use it for years to come. The key is to get the rod in the back stable to support the shower.
We took red flexible tubing from the hardware store and used it for the circle. A hula hoop with work too. You will need to cut it. We used PVC connectors (The ones with 4 connectors) to connect it and added a PVC pipe to the bottom. To help it stay, we added hot glue and duct tape. The red tubing is a little small for the connectors, so we had to problem-solve. We added a small piece of PVC to the top connector and attached the Red Solo cup with glue. Add tinsel to make it look like water.
Then you have to attach it to the backpack. Yes, this is tricky. We put the PVC through the top hook for support. We also added a PVC connector to the bottom and some PVC to make the bottom a T-shape. This helped it stay in. From there, you will need to problem-solve with your backpack on how to keep it steady. Stuff it with stuff; use a lot of tape. What ever works.
Place the backpack on and test it out often. Think of it like a STEM challenge. Once you have it stable, attach the shower curtain with the hooks. Put on a robe, and you are all set.
Here are some other simple ideas.
Hogwarts Professor
Supplies
Graduation Robe
Witch Hat
Tie and a nice shirt
Print out a symbol for Hogwarts to attach to the robe
Add a scarf
Directions
Just put the costume together. Check Pinterest for more ideas.
Thrift Store Ideas
Stop by the thrift store and see what you find.
Stop by the thrift store and see what you find.
Hippie
Bridesmaid
Bride (Sometimes you find a wedding dress.)
Prom Queen
Beauty Queen
Hobo
Super simple
Identity Theft
Get a pack of name tags. Write different names on them. Attach them all over your shirt.
Static Cling
Using safety pins, attach socks and other laundry all over your shirt.
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