As a teacher, it can be fun to dress up as a beloved book character to engage your students and bring the magic of literature to life. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are 15 amazing book character costume ideas for teachers:
- Miss Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus” – Wear a vibrant dress, a wacky wig, and carry around a science prop like a microscope or a globe.
- Harry Potter from the “Harry Potter” series – Don the iconic Hogwarts robe, carries a wand and wears glasses to resemble the famous wizard.
- The Cat in the Hat from “The Cat in the Hat” – Wear a black top hat, a red bow tie, and a striped red and white sweater to embody this mischievous character.
- Matilda from “Matilda” – Dress in a school uniform with a blue dress, white shirt, and knee-high socks. Carry a stack of books to represent Matilda’s love for reading.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar from “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” – Wear a green bodysuit and attach colorful felt circles on it to resemble the stages of the caterpillar’s transformation.
- Pippi Longstocking from “Pippi Longstocking” – Sport wild, red pigtails, striped stockings, and mismatched clothes to channel Pippi’s quirky and adventurous spirit.
- Mary Poppins from “Mary Poppins” – Dress in a prim and proper Victorian-style outfit with a black hat, a white blouse, and a long skirt. Carry an umbrella for an extra touch.
- Willy Wonka from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” – Wear a purple velvet blazer, and a top hat, and carry a cane to become the eccentric chocolatier.
- The Gruffalo from “The Gruffalo” – Wear a brown or gray bodysuit and attach felt features of the Gruffalo’s face, such as big orange eyes and sharp teeth.
- Fancy Nancy from the “Fancy Nancy” series – Put on a frilly dress, wear oversized accessories like feather boas and sparkly jewelry, and style your hair with bows and ribbons.
- Sherlock Holmes from the “Sherlock Holmes” series – Dress in a vintage detective outfit with a trench coat, and a deerstalker hat, and carry a magnifying glass.
- Alice from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – Wear a blue dress with a white apron, white stockings, and black Mary Jane shoes to mimic Alice’s classic outfit.
- The Lorax from “The Lorax” – Dress in an orange bodysuit and wear a yellow mustache, large bushy eyebrows, and a felt truffula tree accessory.
- Captain Underpants from the “Captain Underpants” series – Dress in white briefs, a red cape, and wear a pair of black glasses to resemble the superhero alter ego.
- Mary Lennox from “The Secret Garden” – Wear a vintage-style dress with a straw hat and carry a small watering can or a bunch of flowers to embody the character’s connection to nature.
These 15-book character costume ideas are sure to inspire both you and your students to celebrate the joy of reading and storytelling.