Discover the best character costumes for teachers right here
Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students to become more interested in reading? Dressing up as your favourite story character during book week is a wonderful way to spark the curiosity of children.
You might decide to go straight down the line with a fan-favourite
Harry Potter character, or you could go completely off the wall and dress up as
Cat in the Hat from Dr. Seuss. No matter what kind of character you choose to dress up as, you can be sure that your students will be enthused by your creativity and will follow your lead with their own zany costumes.
Read on and be inspired by our pick of
book character costumes for teachers.
Fantastic Mr. or Mrs. Fox
Once you have read of the exploits of Fantastic Mr. Fox on his midnight plunders to feed his family, you keep going back for more. This is one story that just gets better every time you read it. Getting into a
Fantastic Mr. Fox or
Mrs. Fox costume is a lot of fun for adults and kids alike. Plus, the bushy tail is a great conversation starter!
Harry Potter and the Wizarding World of Hogwarts
There are not many children—or adults, for that matter—who haven't heard of the wizarding exploits of a certain boy who lived, aka Harry Potter, and his band of loyal friends. You can't go wrong with dressing up as one of the main characters such as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, or Ron Weasley. And, with a flick of your wand, you'll have the kids excited for more!
You could also choose to go a little bit, or a lot, more quirky with other characters from the Wizarding World of
Harry Potter, and choose a lesser known (but still equally loved) character like Dobby the House Elf, Minerva McGonagall, or Mad Eye Moody. The options seem endless when it comes to the plethora of characters in
Harry Potter.
The Cat in the Hat
Tall, eccentric, furry and very mischievous, the
Cat in the Hat is a great costume choice for teachers who love to go all out with their costumes. The Cat in the Hat is one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters, and with good reason. With this costume, you can keep it as simple or as 'out there' as you want—opting for a full face of feline make up, or just donning the iconic striped hat. Either way, the kids will love your playful Cat in the Hat getup.
Alice from Alice in Wonderland
A classic costume choice and a firm favourite for teachers across the country,
dressing up as Alice from Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland can't go amiss. Lewis Carroll's classic, which tells of daydreaming Alice and her colourful exploits with the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter, is a fantastic story to prompt your class to read. Plus, Alice is a character that's adored by both children and adults.
Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
Before Johnny Depp took this character and put his own spin on it in the Tim Burton remake of
Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter was, as his name suggests, completely off-the-wall. Channel either version of the Mad Hatter with equal aplomb
wearing a costume from the remake or the original film. After you've made your choice, the only thing left to decide is just how mad you're going to go!
Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz
Poor old lion, so cowardly, so scared. This bumbling and lovable character from
The Wizard of Oz is a great option for any teacher who is looking for a fun but effortless costume to put on for book week. But donning the Cowardly Lion costume is just the beginning; you'll have to practice your cowardly voice and cowardly roars to really get into the part.
Where's Wally/Wenda
Almost every child has tried their hand at finding striped Wally or
Wenda in a sea of equally striped animals, people, and critters. Fortunately, you can make sure you stand out from the crowd when you dress up as this popular children's book character for your book week celebrations.
Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The king of all things nutty, Mr. Willy Wonka is a character that is sure to set you apart in the classroom. Few can forget that truly eerie scene in the original film where Willy Wonka takes everyone on a ride down the chocolate river! And whether children have read the
Roald Dahl original or have
just seen the films, they are sure to recognise your character and respond with glee.
Haven't found your perfect dress-up costume yet? Why not scroll through our entire range of book week costumes for teachers, and narrow in on your perfect choice?
Once you have read of the exploits of Fantastic Mr. Fox on his midnight plunders to feed his family, you keep going back for more. This is one story that just gets better every time you read it. Getting into a Fantastic Mr. Fox or Mrs. Fox costume is a lot of fun for adults and kids alike. Plus, the bushy tail is a great conversation starter!
There are not many children—or adults, for that matter—who haven't heard of the wizarding exploits of a certain boy who lived, aka Harry Potter, and his band of loyal friends. You can't go wrong with dressing up as one of the main characters such as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, or Ron Weasley. And, with a flick of your wand, you'll have the kids excited for more!
You could also choose to go a little bit, or a lot, more quirky with other characters from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and choose a lesser known (but still equally loved) character like Dobby the House Elf, Minerva McGonagall, or Mad Eye Moody. The options seem endless when it comes to the plethora of characters in Harry Potter.
Tall, eccentric, furry and very mischievous, the Cat in the Hat is a great costume choice for teachers who love to go all out with their costumes. The Cat in the Hat is one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters, and with good reason. With this costume, you can keep it as simple or as 'out there' as you want—opting for a full face of feline make up, or just donning the iconic striped hat. Either way, the kids will love your playful Cat in the Hat getup.
A classic costume choice and a firm favourite for teachers across the country, dressing up as Alice from Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland can't go amiss. Lewis Carroll's classic, which tells of daydreaming Alice and her colourful exploits with the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter, is a fantastic story to prompt your class to read. Plus, Alice is a character that's adored by both children and adults.
Before Johnny Depp took this character and put his own spin on it in the Tim Burton remake of Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter was, as his name suggests, completely off-the-wall. Channel either version of the Mad Hatter with equal aplomb wearing a costume from the remake or the original film. After you've made your choice, the only thing left to decide is just how mad you're going to go!
Poor old lion, so cowardly, so scared. This bumbling and lovable character from The Wizard of Oz is a great option for any teacher who is looking for a fun but effortless costume to put on for book week. But donning the Cowardly Lion costume is just the beginning; you'll have to practice your cowardly voice and cowardly roars to really get into the part.
Almost every child has tried their hand at finding striped Wally or Wenda in a sea of equally striped animals, people, and critters. Fortunately, you can make sure you stand out from the crowd when you dress up as this popular children's book character for your book week celebrations.
The king of all things nutty, Mr. Willy Wonka is a character that is sure to set you apart in the classroom. Few can forget that truly eerie scene in the original film where Willy Wonka takes everyone on a ride down the chocolate river! And whether children have read the Roald Dahl original or have just seen the films, they are sure to recognise your character and respond with glee.
Haven't found your perfect dress-up costume yet? Why not scroll through our entire range of book week costumes for teachers, and narrow in on your perfect choice?