[For Preschool Teachers] Recommended Costumes for Halloween
Riding the Halloween boom in Japan, more and more nursery schools and kindergartens are likely holding Halloween parties.
Many teachers are probably doing all sorts of preparations to delight the children.
Among those preparations, some teachers may be wondering: What should we do about Halloween costumes?
This article introduces recommended Halloween costumes for nursery and kindergarten teachers who are facing that very question.
We’ve gathered costume ideas that won’t scare the children too much and will let them have fun.
Together with the kids, teachers—please enjoy the Halloween spirit to the fullest!
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[For Nursery Teachers] Recommended Halloween Costumes (11–20)
Mario & Luigi
Mario & Luigi are famous from games, movies, and anime like Super Mario Bros.
Mario, the older twin, is known for wearing red and being shorter, while his younger brother Luigi wears light green and is taller.
This Mario & Luigi costume is perfect for two preschoolers dressing up together.
It works especially well when the children have a noticeable height difference! If a third child joins in, dressing them in purple as the villain Waluigi adds a more Halloween-like vibe and makes it even more fun.
Pretty Cure-style costume
Featuring a cute, fluffy skirt! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Pretty Cure.
Costumes made from colored plastic bags look adorable and seem easy to move around in, just like Pretty Cure outfits! When children wear these costumes with a sense of admiration, they’ll feel powered up and show how much more they’ve grown compared to last year.
Since no needles or thread are needed, the process is simple.
It’s recommended for teachers and guardians who aren’t confident with crafts, too.
Please give it a try!
princess dress
There’s no doubt your heart will race at these adorable, voluminous dresses! Here are some princess dress ideas.
Among children who dream of being a princess, some especially love costumes.
For those kids, let’s make fluffy, full-volume dresses out of colored plastic bags.
It’s a good idea to choose the colors together with the children.
These days, many kids also look up to idols, right? These could work perfectly as idol costumes, too! Definitely try incorporating them into your sports day events.
Color Vinyl Jinbei
Matching outfits are so cute! Here are some ideas for colorful vinyl jinbei.
When you think of jinbei, you think of traditional Japanese clothing with great ventilation, right? Jinbei made from colored vinyl are also easy to move in and put on or take off, making them perfect for children participating in sports days! You’ll need colored plastic bags, hook-and-loop fastener tape, flat elastic, double-sided tape, stickers, holographic tape, and scissors.
It could be fun for teachers or parents to assemble the basic jinbei and let the children decorate them freely!
Cinderella-style costume
Kids who adore princesses will be thrilled! Here are some costume ideas inspired by Cinderella.
When we think of princesses, many of us picture someone beautiful, strong, straightforward, and kind.
They’re a special figure that children look up to.
This time, let’s make a Cinderella-style costume using colored plastic bags.
You’ll need white and light blue colored plastic bags, tape, double-sided tape, scissors, holographic tape, white vinyl tape, and pink tape.
Give it a try and incorporate these ideas!
A pointed felt hat
Let’s make a hat using soft materials! Here are some ideas for a pointed felt hat.
This is perfect for those who want to use pointed hats in sports day events but are looking for materials other than paper.
In the video, it’s made for Halloween, but by changing the colors and motifs, it looks like it could be used for sports day as well.
What you’ll need: a hat made of felt, adhesive-backed felt, scissors, and a pen.
Cut the adhesive-backed felt into your favorite motifs and create your own original hat.
[For Childcare Workers] Recommended Halloween Costumes (21–30)
Polymantle
An easy way to transform yourself with a charming item! Here’s an idea for a cape made using colored plastic bags.
For children, transformation gear isn’t just a prop—it’s a dream item that lets them become who they want to be.
This time, let’s make one with colored plastic bags.
You’ll need colored plastic bags, scissors, a pen, ribbon, and hologram tape.
By putting on the cape and transforming into a hero they admire, kids can feel more confident and let their imaginations soar—the moment they wear the item instantly becomes a special time.