Dr. Emily AronoffPurim is one of the most joyful and energetic holidays in the Jewish calendar. Between costumes, groggers, and storytelling, music plays a central role in helping us experience the holiday in a way that feels fun, connected, and meaningful. This list brings together Purim songs I regularly use with children to support movement, participation, and shared celebration.
Whether you’re a parent looking to bring the spirit of Purim into your home, an educator seeking to enrich your curriculum, or songleader aiming to engage kiddos in meaningful celebration, I hope this sparks creativity and joy in your Purim celebration, music can help children connect to the holiday in a meaningful and memorable way.
These highlights come from a comprehenhsive Jewish music curriculum approach I use across early childhood classrooms, family programs, and congregational settings. In the Songleading for Kiddos Support Squad, educators get access to the full Purim unit and 17 more like it, including video models, teaching context, and ongoing support for making choices that fit their space, group, and goals.
1. Purim, Purim by Lisa Baydush
Lisa Baydush’s Purim, Purim is a playful puppet song that captures the excitement of Purim with a strong beat and engaging lyrics. I use visual props with this tune to introduce the characters of the Purim story.
You can use the Tori Avey Purim Character Finger Puppets or Purim Coloring Sheets (I cut them out, have kiddos color them, laminate them, then affix them to a large popsicle stick). This song also incorporates reverse sequencing and identifying characters, which builds brain development.
2. Purim Parade by Dr. Emily
A marching call-and-response Purim song for costume parades. The steady beat helps keep the group moving together, and the repeated structure gives children a clear way to participate while walking.
The recording names Purim characters, but in live settings I treat those lines as placeholders. I swap in the names of whoever is actually in front of me, whether children are dressed as Esther, Bluey, or Spiderman. The structure stays the same while the content reflects the group in real time.
I teach the “Woo!” response before we start moving so children know how to join in. Each call-and-response moment lets individual children be acknowledged, then brings the group back together without stopping the parade.
3. Queen Vashti’s Comfy Pants (Singable Storybook) by Rabbi Leah Rachel Berkowitz
I add a beat to this rhyming book and share it as a song that reframes Vashti’s role through a modern, empowerment-focused lens. Instead of portraying her as simply defiant, this version highlights her autonomy, confidence, and ability to set boundaries. Inspired by contemporary conversations around consent and self-expression, I love how it explores themes of personal agency, self-respect, and standing up for oneself in a fun and relatable way.
4. Four Mitzvot for Purim by Eliana Light
This effective, educational, and engaging song shines with Eliana’s signature warmth and charm, teaching kids about the four mitzvot of Purim: hearing the Megillah, giving mishloach manot, helping those in need, and enjoying a festive meal. The song is catchy, empowering, and perfect for engaging children in Purim’s core values.
5. Five Little Hamantaschen by Lisa Baydush
Counting songs are always a hit with little ones, and this adorable tune by Lisa Baydush is no exception! Sing about these delicious Purim treats in a fun, interactive way that helps teach numbers and rhythm.
6. Spin Your Groggers Round
by Ellen Allard and Stacy Lowenheim Kelly
This energetic grogger song celebrates the joyful chaos of Purim noise of while still giving you a built-in way to manage it! With a repeating structure, opportunities to introduce Purim story content, and dramatic freeze moments, what it looks like pure fun (and it is!), is also a structured tool for developing impulse control, body awareness, and story recall.
7. Mishenichnas Adar
The phrase Mishenichnas Adar means “When Adar enters, joy increases!” This song helps children connect to that idea, teaching them that Purim is a time for happiness, laughter, and celebration. I love using this remix version to help kids become familiar with and have fun with something traditional.
8. I Have a Voice by Elana Arian
Queen Esther found her voice with Mordechai’s support. I adore this song—it is an incredibly powerful message wrapped in a sweet and simple song. Queen Esther found her strength and used her voice, and she used the power she wielded for good.
I love the versatility of this song; it is appropriate and uplifting for many occasions. In early childhood settings, I typically skip the bridge. Once this song is familiar to a community, I like to encourage the kiddos to take the lead on the verses, having the congregation echo the children.
9. My Hat Has Three Corners (Traditional)
This classic fingerplay song is perfect for teaching children about hamantaschen, the triangular Purim treat. The repetitive lyrics and fun hand motions make it a favorite for early childhood settings.
10. Chag Purim (Traditional)
A Purim classic! Encourage the kiddos m to make noise when I call “Let’s hear the graggers” or “Hava NaRisha”. I love to share this beautiful rendition directly with my learners. To me, this version is both familiar and refreshingly new, which is a neurologically satisfying combination!
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Make Your Purim Musical!
With these 10 songs, your Purim celebration is sure to be a hit! From classic tunes to new favorites, these songs bring the holiday’s joy, lessons, and traditions to life. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading a family program, or celebrating at home, these songs will help kids of all ages connect to the magic of Purim.
Comprehensive Songleading For Kiddos Support
This list is a starting point. Inside the Songleading for Kiddos Support Squad, educators get access to the complete Purim unit with video demonstrations, teaching tips, developmental context, and session planning tools for every song.
The Support Squad is a membership community for Jewish music educators who want to lead with confidence and stop reinventing the wheel every week. Members get:
- 200+ songs organized by theme with teaching guides and demo videos
- AI Session Planner to help you make decisions and build sessions fast
- Weekly office hours (Mondays 4PM ET) for real-time support
- Monthly group coaching workshops
As one member put it: “Support Squad helps you not just to lead wonderful songs, but to use those songs to communicate big ideas about Judaism to children and families in a fun and engaging way.”
