Eco-Friendly Halloween Costumes for Kids
Provided by: Mongabay Kids|Published on: December 6, 2025|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Science
Authors: Mongabay Kids
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- In this article from Mongabay Kids, students learn how to create eco-friendly Halloween costumes using reused and recycled materials.
- Students will understand that choosing creative, low-waste costume options can reduce environmental impacts, support everyday sustainable habits, and spread awareness about environmental issues.
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Positives
- This article offers clear, kid-friendly examples that show how simple costume choices can support sustainability.
- The suggestions promote creativity and empower students to make low-cost, low-waste decisions for a holiday they enjoy.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand basic ideas like reducing waste, reusing materials, and what it means to make an eco-friendly choice.
- Teachers may wish to preview vocabulary such as reuse, sustainability, and eco-friendly, especially for younger readers.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can brainstorm objects from home that could be safely reused for costumes, connecting directly to the article’s examples.
- Older students may sketch or write a short description of an eco-friendly costume design, while younger students can share ideas orally or through drawing.
- To make direct connections to climate change, teachers can have students discuss a climate change issue that is important to them that they could represent with a costume. As an example, teachers can highlight the Evil Weeds costume shown in the article. If necessary, teachers can explain the relationship between climate change and the prevalence of invasive species, such as the English ivy.
- Teachers can use this resource to make connections to Sustainable Development Goal 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. For more information about the Sustainable Development Goals and how to teach them in the classroom, teachers can check out this curriculum guide.
This resource lists five ways people can make their Halloween costumes eco-friendly and environmentally friendly. Each item includes examples and links to information about the animals, bugs, or plants mentioned in the examples. The list encourages people to think about reducing waste, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainability, and to take action and speak up about the environment in a different and fun way. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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