[Preschools & Daycare] Costume and Cosplay Ideas for Halloween

Tutu made from sink strainer nets

Easy tutu skirt made with a drain strainer net

Household items can become such cute accessories! Here’s an idea for a tutu made using sink strainer bags.

These mesh bags are typically used in the kitchen, placed in the drain or corner strainer.

This time, let’s repurpose them to make a fluffy tutu.

All you have to do is tie the strainer bags onto a flat elastic band—done! Because the bags are lightweight and semi-sheer, they create a look similar to frills or tulle, making them perfect for costumes that need a soft, airy, and glamorous touch.

Prince’s outfit

Amy’s King Costume Craft: Let’s make a king/prince outfit with colored plastic bags ☆ Amy’s Atelier

Let’s transform into a sparkling, shining prince! Here are some costume ideas for a prince.

A prince costume made with colored plastic bags can be put together without using a needle and thread, so it’s easy to try! Add decorations with glittery holographic tape to instantly elevate the special feel.

Kids are sure to be thrilled, saying, “I look just like a prince!” Pair it with a princess dress to create a cohesive world, too.

The key accent is the glimmering holographic tape.

Snow White-style costume

You can make a Snow White costume with colored plastic bags?! Easy costume-making for Halloween recitals and school plays

The colorful hues are sure to lift children’s spirits! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Snow White.

Many kids may admire her from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale or Disney’s version.

This time, let’s make a Snow White–style costume using colored plastic bags.

Snow White symbolizes kindness, strength, and a heart that believes in dreams, making her a perfect fit for a sports day theme.

Try incorporating it by wearing it at the finish line of events or for a dance—feel free to adapt it as you like.

Nezuko’s costume

I tried making Nezuko’s costume easily with colored plastic bags, without sewing!

Recommended for kids who love cute things! Here are some ideas for Demon Slayer costumes.

How about trying to make outfits worn by characters from the smash-hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba? These could also be helpful when your sports day performance includes a Japanese touch.

What you’ll need: scissors, duct tape, clear tape, and colored plastic bags in purple, white, red, pink, orange, and green.

Some parts are a bit intricate, but the steps are simple—give it a try!

Paper plate bunny hat

[Handmade Accessories] Cute and Stylish! Bunny Hat Made from a Paper Plate [Easter Craft]

An idea made with familiar materials, perfect even for infants! Here’s a paper-plate rabbit hat idea.

Many classes may be considering animal-themed activities, right? This time, let’s use an everyday material—a paper plate—to make a cute rabbit hat.

What you’ll need: colored construction paper, a deep paper plate, ribbon, tissue paper, cellophane tape, glue stick, adhesive (liquid glue), colored pens, a craft knife, scissors, and a pencil.

By changing the colors, you could make hats of other animals too!

Demon Slayer costume

Super easy! Make a Demon Slayer costume without sewing: Urokodaki haori and Final Selection Tanjiro, handmade with colored plastic bags.

It’s great that you can make a haori without sewing! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Demon Slayer.

Many kids probably admire the characters from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, right? Let’s try making costumes that kids will love using colored plastic bags.

You’ll need light blue colored plastic bags, white colored plastic bags, scissors, tape, glue, and a permanent marker.

The fresh color scheme of the haori would be perfect for a school sports day, too! It’s also a fun activity to make together with the kids.

Animal hats

[A Hat You Can Use at Nursery School] Easy-to-Understand How-To Guide (Recommended Age: 0–1 year)

Watching them dance in hats is sure to warm your heart! Here are some animal hat ideas.

These hats are perfect when your dance music evokes animals or when you want to highlight the children’s cuteness.

You’ll need cardstock, scissors, crepe paper, a stapler, colored construction paper, double-sided tape, and elastic cord.

Since the main materials are cardstock and crepe paper instead of fabric, there’s no need for tasks like finishing threads—very convenient! Try adjusting the shapes to match the animals you have in mind.