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Get inspired for spooky season with these 15 Halloween costumes for teachers!
Whether you’re dressing up as an individual or assembling a group, we have options for every educator. This list features timeless classics, literary favorites, and costumes tailored for English, math, science, and social studies teachers:
Source: Kala Cookendorfer
Rally the Potterheads at your school, and dress up as educators from The Wizarding World!
You can match each teacher’s subject or personality to their character: the principal as Headmaster Dumbledore, the chemistry teacher as Potions Master Snape, the botany teacher as Herbology Professor Sprout, and more!
Source: Kristin Oechsner (@hooray_for_k_mrso)
If you’ve ever taken a group of students on a chaotic field trip, this hits close to home!
To show that you made it back in one piece, wear “survivor” gear like torn t-shirts, messy hair, and lots of leaves that got stuck to your clothing.
Source: Christian Bednar Ierley
Do you teach biology, chemistry, or physics? This costume is for you!
Science teachers, grab your white lab coat and goggles, and add some crazy hair, green paint, and hazard signs. You can also add beakers and test tubes filled with “mysterious potions!”
Don’t forget these hands-on science activities and printable worksheets that are designed for Halloween!
Source: The Pinspired Teacher
Dress up as this beloved quirky teacher! Don a space-themed dress, carry a stuffed lizard (for Liz!), and take a trip on the The Magic School Bus with this classic costume.
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This costume is a great option for social studies teachers!
Visit a thrift store and look for a vintage white dress and hat. You can also DIY a homemade sash and picket sign!
Then, teach students about the significance of costume with a lesson on the Women’s Suffrage Movement using this Women’s Suffrage Movement Graphic Organizer, Women Who Dared to Dream Poster, and Reading Comprehension Worksheet about Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a Chinese-American suffragist who fought for equal rights.
Source: The Pinspired Teacher
Calling all English teachers!
Simply put on a bee costume and attach bee-themed words like “honey,” “pollen,” and “flowers.” For an educational element, carry around commonly-misspelled words on flashcards, and quiz students throughout the day!
Plus, carve out a spot for these reading and writing worksheets, activities, and workbooks for Halloween.
Source: Debbie Da Costa
Turn back the clock with this silly costume!
Round up your faculty, and dress up as old ladies and men, complete with gray wigs, walkers, and vintage clothing. You can also save this costume for the winter and use it to celebrate the 100th Day of School!
Source: Hannah Beth (@hannabethh__)
Talk about a throwback! We’re loving this take on everyone’s favorite sassy first-grader.
Put on a pink sweater, bow, and mary jane shoes to transform into Junie B. Jones. Make sure to channel her bold personality and silly grammar throughout the day!
Source: Diana L. (All About 3rd Grade)
Need a last-minute costume? These jellyfish are easy to make and are sure to be a hit.
Team up with your fellow teachers, and get creative with umbrellas, colorful streamers, and construction paper for googly eyes.
Source: Ayako (@_fancyfirstieshq)
Gather your teacher besties, and dress up as a set of scented markers!
You can take your costumes a step further by each holding an item that represents your fragrance. Red holds cherries, yellow holds bananas, and black holds a pack of licorice!
Source: Gilmour Academy
Dress up as the iconic Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more.
With a bit of crafting, you can create your own karts out of cardboard boxes and race through your school’s Halloween parade!
Source: Tori Tait (Thoughtfully Simple)
Transform into this Curious George character dressing up in all yellow and donning a matching hat. Complete the look with a plush monkey, and you’re ready for a day of fun with your students.
Source: Kelley (@algebraonederland)
Math teachers, show off your love for the subject! All you need is some athletic wear and a few math symbols, and you’ve got yourself a costume.
For more frightful fun, incorporate these Halloween-themed math worksheets and activities into your lesson plans.
Source: Samantha Davis
Add color to your classroom this Halloween by dressing up as a pack of crayons!
This simple costume is perfect for groups, allowing each teacher to pick their favorite color and wear a matching t-shirt. Complete your outfit with a tutu and a party hat.
Source: Krystal W. (Bored Teachers)
Embrace the magic of Disney by dressing up as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald!
Since all of the costumes are unique, this idea doesn’t require very much coordination with the group. Each teacher will enjoy bringing their character to life!
If you’re looking for homemade costume ideas for kids, check out these four easy Halloween costumes in the post below, or view the full list of costumes in our Learning Library:
For more Halloween-themed educational materials, view all 690+ Halloween worksheets, hands-on activities, and workbooks in the Education.com Learning Library.
