[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 Childcare Workers] Recommended Halloween Costumes (21–30)
Prince’s outfit
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
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
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!
Demon Slayer costume
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.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some Halloween costume ideas we recommend for nursery and kindergarten teachers—what did you think? Since teachers have to move around a lot preparing for and running the party, it can be hard to go all-out with a costume.
In that case, you can still get into the Halloween spirit by using the ideas we shared and just adding a single accessory! Don’t be shy—give it a try!