
Do you and your work besties really want to impress your students this year with top-notch teacher Halloween costumes? No need to worry! We’ve got you covered with everything from the educational to the absurd. We’ll even help you gather all the essentials for each, so the whole crew looks their festive best.
Whether you’re the artsy friend who owns a coveted Cricut or more of a click-to-cart type, there is something for everyone on our list of the best teacher Halloween costumes. We have hilarious options from everyone’s favorite comedies like Napoleon Dynamite and The Office as well as educational choices that will fit in with your wellness and science units. Who knows, you might even win a costume contest while you’re at it! Go ahead and grab your fellow teachers to pick your favorite from our list below.
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1. Crayola Crayon Box
We just love teacher Halloween costumes that look like they belong in their students’ backpacks. This super-easy costume idea works well for bigger groups, and you really only need some primary-color T-shirts and party hats. It will help to have someone crafty to create the lettering and big box. Here’s how to get the look:
- 50-Piece Cone Party Hats, under $20 at Amazon
- Primary-Color T-Shirts Multi-Pack, under $40 at Amazon
- Yellow Plastic Tablecloth, under $10 at Amazon
- Crayon Logo Print, under $1 at Etsy
Image: Instagram/Ashleigh Kilgour
2. Blue’s Clues & Co.
We’ll give you four clues about what this next group costume is! How clever is this group’s idea for painting chef hats for the Salt and Pepper toppers? We also found an exact replica of Steve’s shirt from the show and some fun options for Blue! Here’s how to get the look:
- Classic Striped Polo Shirt, under $35 at Amazon
- Blue’s Clues Ears Headband, under $15 at Etsy
- Round-Neck T-Shirt Dress with Pockets, under $30 at Amazon
- Zioccie Solid-Color Pantyhose, under $10 at Amazon
- Hanes ComfortSoft T-Shirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Hyzrz Chef Hat, under $10 at Amazon
Image: @tooschool__forcool
3. Napoleon and Pedro
Some teacher Halloween costumes like this one may appeal more to your fellow teachers than your students since they hearken back to an old-school movie. It really couldn’t be easier to pull off this dynamic duo! We subbed in a blue shirt for Pedro (another one of his iconic looks from the film), but really any button-up will do. Here’s how to get the look:
- Nerd Wig + Glasses Costume Set, under $25 at Amazon
- Vote for Pedro Shirt, under $15 at Etsy
- Pedro Costume Wig and Mustache, under $20 at Amazon
- Beninos Simple Shirt, under $25 at Amazon
- LAXPICOL Vintage Turquoise Stone Bolo Tie, under $15 at Amazon
- Vote for Pedro Button, under $10 at Etsy
Image: @sisterhood_of_bffs
4. Bucket Fillers
A group costume that also reinforces a message about kindness and filling others’ buckets—yes, indeed! The hardest part will be cutting the plastic buckets to shape, but from there you’ll just need a little hot glue and your imagination. Here’s how to get the look:
- Tinsel, under $20 at Amazon
- Large, Colorful Plastic Buckets, under $30 at Amazon
- Nylon Strap, under $15 at Amazon
- Glitter, Star Headbands, under $10 at Amazon
Image: Pinterest/Kathy Trainor-Bruso
5. Mother Nature and the Four Seasons
Teacher Halloween costumes that can be mostly assembled with items you already own are a win-win in our book. This look will work well with a science unit on weather for younger grades. Here’s how to get the look:
- Long Green Dress, under $35 at Amazon
- Floral Umbrella, under $20 at Amazon
- Snowflake T-shirt, under $20 at Amazon
- Flower Crown, under $10 at Amazon
- Camo Sweatshirt, under $10 at Amazon
Image: Pinterest/Allison Bates
6. The Princess A-Team
Teacher Halloween costumes that make you look like a beloved Disney character will be sure to please. We took inspiration from the Fairy Godmother on the far left and found some lovely pieces, plus pre-made costumes to let your inner Disney princess shine! Here’s how to get the look:
- Fairy Godmother Costume Cape, under $40 at Etsy
- CakCton Loose Swing Dress with Pockets, under $20 at Amazon
- Twinkle & Shine Light Up Wand, under $15 at Amazon
- Elsa Costume, under $35 at Amazon
- Snow White Costume, under $30 at Amazon
- Cinderella costume, under $35 at Walmart
- Little Mermaid Costume, under $80 at Walmart
- Belle Costume, under $40 at Amazon
Image: @craftanoon
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Teachers
Did you know a group of turtles is called a “bale”? Yep, you can use this fun costume as a teaching moment too! Here’s how to get the look:
- Ninja Turtle T-Shirts, under $20 at Etsy
- Simplicity Tulle Tutu Skirt, under $20 at Amazon
- TCK TS All Sport Tube Socks, under $5 at Amazon
- levylisa Cotton Strips, under $10 at Amazon
8. Cruella de Vil and Dalmatians
If you wanted, you could gather 101 of your teacher besties to join in! On top of DIY supplies, we found some ready-to-wear Dalmatian shirts, ears, and a Cruella you can pop on instead. Here’s how to get the look:
- Dalmatian Costume T-Shirt, under $35 at Walmart
- Dalmatian Ears Headband, under $15 at Etsy
- Time and Tru Solid Baseball Cap, under $5 at Walmart
- Hanes Long-Sleeve Tee, under $10 at Walmart
- Marvy Uchida Laundry Marker, under $5 at Michaels
- CakCton Loose Swing Dress with Pockets, under $20 at Amazon
- Time and Tru Everyday Cardigan Sweater, under $15 at Walmart
- Feather Boa, under $10 at Amazon
- Linfairy Half Light Blonde and Black Wig, under $25 at Amazon
Image: @teaching_in_skirts
9. Candy!
This costume idea will be sure to have your students debating over what’s the best candy. You’ll need an artistic peer to get in on the fun since someone has to paint the logos on the T-shirts. Here’s how to get the look:
- Hanes ComfortBlend T-Shirts, under $10 at Amazon
- Craft T-shirts, under $10 at Michaels
- Acrylic/Fabric Paints, under $30 at Amazon
Image: Karen Scheuer
10. The Emoji Keyboard
Anyone else especially relate to the emoji on the far right? Let students know how you really feel with this adorable and easy-to-make costume. Here’s how to get the look:
- 25 Pack Poster Board, under $20 at Michaels
- Crayola Giant Construction Papers, under $5 at Michaels
- Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn, under $5 at Michaels
Image: @slooplions
11. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
Caution: Whoever picks Alvin as their costume will probably hear it screamed at them more than once throughout the day. Otherwise, this costume is totally easy to put together! Here’s how to get the look:
- Hanes EcoSmart Crew Neck Sweatshirts, under $15 at Target
- Zeyune Chipmunks Costume Set, under $20 at Amazon
- Tru-Ray Construction Paper, under $10 at Michaels
Image: @lifewithmrswasik
12. Slinky Dog
To re-create this look, just wear all brown, have one person don dog ears, and put some curly metal wire between you and your buddy for a perfect slinky pup. Here’s how to get the look:
- ClothingAve. Comfy Long-Sleeve Shirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Leggings Depot Solid Jogger Pants, under $15 at Amazon
- Nicky Bigs Novelties Puppy Dog Ears Headband and Tail, under $10 at Walmart
- Aluminum Hobby Wire, under $5 at Home Depot
Image: GutsyFeeling
13. Rock, Paper, Scissors
You can show off your DIY skills like these ladies—we’re especially impressed by those scissors!—or grab a pre-made costume set. Whichever way you go, everyone wins with this sweet idea. Here’s how to get the look:
- Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, under $20 at Amazon
- Simplicity Tulle Tutu Skirt, under $20 at Amazon
- White Poster Board, under $5 at Michaels
- Glitter Spray Paint, under $10 at Home Depot
- Rock, Paper, Scissors Costume, under $45 at Walmart
Image: @whatwhitwore
14. Jellyfish
This idea is so easy to re-create and will be sure to delight your students. Purchase some cheap umbrellas or grab some from home, add some large googly eyes, and finally, attach some crepe paper. Here’s how to get the look:
- Umbrella, under $10 at Amazon
- Extra-Large Googly Eyes, under $10 at Amazon
- Colored Crepe Paper, under $10 at Amazon
Image: Diana L. via Allabout3rdgrade
15. The Office
We appreciate the meta-level of wearing a character’s costume while wearing a costume of said character with this Office group’s “Three Hole Punch Jim.” Here’s how to get the look:
- Silver Label Men’s Long Sleeve Dress Shirt, under $10 at Walmart
- Iron-On T-Shirt Letters, under $10 at Walmart
- Tie, under $15 at Walmart
- Women’s Classic Career Shirt, under $15 at Walmart
- Gioberti Men’s Short-Sleeve Solid Dress Shirt, under $25 at Walmart
- GRACE KARIN Long-Sleeve Button-Down Cardigan, under $25 at Amazon
- Urban CoCo Midi Pencil Skirt, under $20 at Amazon
- Pack of 6 Fashion Silk Neck Tie, under $15 at Amazon
- Clear Lens Aviator Eyeglasses, under $10 at Amazon
- Construction Paper, under $15 at Michaels
Image: @_jaden.busnardo
16. Grammar Police
This is the perfect group costume for the English/Language Arts Department. Your students will be on their best grammar behavior to avoid arrest! Here’s how to get the look:
- Grammar Police T-shirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Police Hat, under $10 at Amazon
- Toy Handcuffs, under $15 at Amazon
- Aviator Sunglasses, under $20 at Amazon
- Police Badge, under $10 at Amazon
Image: Twitter/C Levant
17. A Wearable History Lesson
This one is perfect for the history department. Get yourself a recognizable hat and headscarf to bring good old Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter to life. Finally, get to work on those famous posters. Here’s how to get the look:
- Red and White Polka Dot Headscarf, under $10 at Amazon
- Uncle Sam Hat and Beard, under $20 at Amazon
Image: Facebook/ESC Region 11 Social Studies
18. Dominoes
Teacher Halloween costumes like this one that are simple and easy to put together mean more time for grading and bonding with your students. Just make sure your pieces can score a nice amount of points in case another pair of domino’d teachers challenges you to match. Here’s how to get the look:
- Long-Sleeve Black Tunic, under $25 at Amazon
- Basic Felt by Creatology, under $10 at Michaels
Image: @christiekipp
19. Magic School Bus
A childhood staple for millennials and even their kids thanks to the revival series, The Magic School Bus is a beloved show and book series that makes for a perfect group costume. You’ll definitely want to get a red wig and the perfect dress for everyone’s favorite teacher, Miss Frizzle. If you’re really feeling adventurous, buy some battery-operated tap lights to use as working headlights! Here’s how to get the look:
- Peter Pan Collar Space Dress, under $30 at Amazon
- Red Flats, under $20 at Amazon
- Red Curly Wig, under $20 at Amazon
- Battery-Operated Tap Lights, under $15 at Amazon
- Moving Boxes, under $30 at Amazon
Image: Coolest Homemade Costumes
20. Coffee and Donut
Why not re-create your favorite teacher’s-lounge snack? Especially when it’s as easy as picking up ready-made costumes to slip on over your regular clothes! Here’s how to get the look:
- Coffee and Donut Costume, under $45 at Amazon
Image: Amazon
21. Beanie Babies
Since kids love Beanie Babies, this will be the perfect teacher costume to grab their attention. Pick your favorite animal onesie, then find your artsy friend who owns a Cricut and get some help making the signature TY tags. Bonus: You’ll never be more comfortable at work! Here’s how to get the look:
- Dinosaur Costume, under $30 at Amazon
- Giraffe Onesie, under $30 at Amazon
- Panda Onesie, under $30 at Amazon
- Colored Cardstock, under $10 at Amazon
- Cricut Explore Air 2, about $200 at Amazon
Image: Twitter/Esther Chae
22. 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Bonus: You can reuse these tutus next year for Day the Crayons Quit costumes. It may be difficult to find the fishy headgear the teachers sport in this pic, but you could try cutting out fish shapes from construction paper or similar creative options. Here’s how to get the look:
- Hanes ComfortBlend EcoSmart T-Shirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Simplicity Tulle Tutu Skirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Iron-On T-Shirt Letters, under $10 at Walmart
Image: @alexlexalove
23. Food Groups
Teacher Halloween costumes that double as a wellness lesson—yes, please! This is a great ensemble costume idea if you’re in a time crunch and need an inexpensive, pre-made option. Plus, you can add more folks in on the fun—like someone covered in purple balloons as a bunch of grapes! Here’s how to get the look:
- Peanut Butter Costume, under $25 at Amazon
- Peas and Carrot Costumes, under $40 at Amazon
- Strawberry Costume, under $20 at Amazon
- Apple and Orange Costume, under $40 at Amazon
Image: Littleton Public Schools
24. Best Friend Necklace
You probably had one of those “best friend” heart necklaces as a child, right? Pretty much any color of construction paper will do, but we went for old-school nostalgia with a gold-and-silver theme for our product picks. Here’s how to get the look:
- Gold & Silver Posterboard by Creatology, under $5 at Michaels
- Gold & Silver Metallic Cord, under $5 at Etsy
- Simplicity Tulle Tutu Skirt, under $15 at Amazon
Image: @jaimierose23
25. The Holidays
Everyone picks their favorite holiday! There are so many ways you can go for the outfits, depending on your mood and closet, so we focused on finding the best seasonal headgear to top you off. Here’s how to get the look:
- Christmas Star Headband, under $15 at Etsy
- Jack-o’-Lantern Head Bopper Headband, under $10 at Walmart
- Women’s Plush Earmuffs, under $15 at Walmart
- Red, White, and Blue Star Headband, under $4 at Amazon
- Soft Touch Bunny Ears Headband, under $10 at Amazon
Image: fall_in_love1993
26. The Care Bears
Teacher Halloween costumes can be nostalgic like this one from your favorite childhood cartoon. Choose the bear that fits each group member’s personality the best, and give your students the Care Bear Stare! Here’s how to get the look:
- Care Bear T-Shirts, under $25 at Etsy
- Care Bear Ears Headband, under $10 at Etsy
Image: @ntmyerica
27. Expo Markers
Have a showdown with another group dressed as the Crayola colors for an epic battle of the best school supplies! Or just have fun posing like this group. Either way, grabbing some card stock for the cap hats, white aprons, and fabric paint will do the trick. Here’s how to get the look:
- Bright Essentials Cardstock Paper, under $20 at Michaels
- Aunt Martha’s Poly Cotton White Twill Apron, under $10 at Walmart
- Tulip Fabric Paint 6-Pack, under $15 at Amazon
Image: @mmeelarue
28. Field Trip Survivors
So easy to put together with a simple poster-board sign—and you can mix things up by basing it off whatever your most recent school field trip was. These ladies seem to have survived a visit to the local pumpkin patch. Did you go to a museum recently instead? Try ripping up a cheap print of famous artwork that was on display for another fun spin (and then maybe reprinting some to hang up in class). Here’s how to get the look:
- Fall Leaves Garland, under $15 at Michaels
- Van Gogh Museum Poster Set, $10 at Michaels
- White Poster Board, under $5 at Michaels
Image: @typeainprek
29. Giraffes Can’t Dance
Teacher Halloween costumes should be comfortable like this cute look. Giraffes Can’t Dance is one of our favorite books for teaching social skills—and reading it to your kids will be even more magical while dressed in a fun onesie! Here’s how to get the look:
- Giraffe Novelty Union Suit, under $30 at Amazon
Image: @nofluffteachingstuff
30. Pooh and Friends!
You can’t go wrong with these classic characters from the Hundred Acre Wood! These DIY shirts are adorable, but we also found some pre-made ones to make life easier for you. Here’s how to get the look:
- Hanes ComfortBlend EcoSmart T-Shirt, under $15 at Amazon
- Satin Pink Wired Ribbon, under $20 at Amazon
- Bright Felt Sheets by Creatology, under $10 at Michaels
- Pooh & Friends T-Shirts, under $35 at Etsy
- Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh Ears, under $25 at Etsy
- Terra-Cotta Plastic Planter, under $5 at Home Depot
- Acrylic Paint Value Pack by Craft Smart, under $10 at Michaels
Image: @firstieland
31. Disco Teachers
Know anyone who’s stashed away some old disco duds? This group costume is the perfect time to show them off! If not, there are a couple of other options we found for embracing your inner Dancing Queen. Here’s how to get the look:
- Disco Diva Halloween Costume, under $40 at Amazon
- DiscoHunnys Bell Bottoms, under $35 at Etsy
- Rhode Island Novelty Plastic Glitter Microphone, under $10 at Walmart
- Disco Ball Earrings, under $15 at Amazon
Image: @mancinis5ths