[Preschools & Daycare] Costume and Cosplay Ideas for Halloween
Many daycare centers and kindergartens are planning Halloween costume events and activities.
At times like these, many parents wonder what their children should wear and what kind of costumes to choose.
In this article, we introduce cute costume and cosplay ideas for kids.
While there are store-bought costumes, there are also options you can make by hand using materials from 100-yen shops or by transforming clothes you already have—so please use these ideas as a reference and get your little ones a cute costume! But honestly, kids look adorable no matter what they wear (lol).
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[Kindergartens & Nursery Schools] Halloween Costume and Cosplay Ideas (41–50)
Witch’s cloak
Have you ever wanted to become a witch? If so, try making a witch’s cloak.
What you’ll need are a large colored trash bag, glitter tape, double-sided tape, and so on.
Layer the colored trash bags and cut the hem into a jagged shape to give it a witch-like look.
Thread elastic through the inside and fasten it with double-sided tape to complete the skirt.
Make the top out of a trash bag as well.
Once the main pieces are done, add decorations with glitter tape.
If you also make a magic wand to carry with it, the witchy vibe will be even stronger.
Elsa
The Disney animated masterpiece Frozen was a massive hit in Japan too, right? How about trying a costume of Elsa, one of the characters from the film.
You’ll need that iconic dress and perhaps a wig.
Costume sets are available for purchase, so it might be helpful to use those as a reference.
And since the character is from a movie everyone likely knows, imitating some of her lines could really liven things up.
Dracula
When it comes to Western-style monsters and ghosts, werewolves, Frankenstein’s creature, and above all, Dracula seem to be the most popular.
Maybe Dracula’s popularity comes from being smarter and cooler than werewolves or Frankenstein’s monster.
His clear, cosplay-friendly traits include a tuxedo, animal-like fangs, and pale skin since he dies if exposed to sunlight.
A black cape and a cane also help set the mood.
Since he’s such a popular character, it sounds fun for a whole group of friends to dress up together.
Rapunzel
Which Disney princess do you like? The classics like Snow White and Cinderella are favorites, and we can’t forget Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
There are also many charming characters often considered supporting roles, like Tinker Bell from Peter Pan and Elsa from Frozen.
If you’re a girl who admires long hair, then yes—Rapunzel.
With a purple dress and a long blonde wig, you can capture Rapunzel’s look, so it might be a relatively easy cosplay.
And of course, don’t forget the floral hair accessories!
Wonder Rabbit Girl
Alice in Wonderland is something everyone has seen at least once in anime or picture books.
It might be the first true fantasy story children encounter.
Beyond the charm of the narrative itself, the diverse cast of characters is irresistibly appealing—from the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter to the playing-card soldiers.
Among them, the one girls most want to imitate might be the Wonder Rabbit Girl, which perfectly fits the image of Alice in Wonderland.
A white fluffy dress with heart appliqué and a headband with rabbit ears make for an irresistibly cute look.
In conclusion
All the costume ideas for kids at kindergartens and nurseries are so cute, aren’t they? Since it’s Halloween, a slightly elaborate hair-and-makeup look or zombie-style makeup would really stand out.
There are plenty of items you can make by hand, so use these as inspiration and have a fun Halloween!