Happy Birthday, Trees! Two Tu Bishvat Songs For Kiddos

These two original Tu Bishvat songs were created for educators and songleaders who want meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways to explore trees, nature, and Jewish values with children. Each song stands on its own as a joyful, engaging musical experience that works in classrooms, family programs, and community settings.

Songs in This Tu Bishvat Collection

These two original Tu Bishvat songs were created for educators and songleaders who want music that is engaging, flexible, and grounded in real learning goals. Each song stands on its own as a joyful musical experience for children and families. When paired with the Tu Bishvat Songs + Strategies Online Course, they become part of a larger, cohesive approach to planning meaningful Tu Bishvat experiences with intention, confidence, and ease.

Tree Animal Song

A movement and vocal play song that helps children name animals, imagine habitats, and understand the many roles animals play while living in trees.

Happy Birthday, Trees!

A movement and vocal play song that helps children name animals, imagine habitats, and understand the many roles animals play while living in trees.

Super Silly Tree Animal Song songleader guide for Tu Bishvat featuring trees, animals, and music icons

Super Silly Tree Animal Song for Tu Bishvat: Songleader Guide for Kids

January 14, 2020

This song is designed to support shared attention and imaginative participation during Tu Bishvat gatherings. Notice how the repeated chorus

Happy Birthday, Trees! A Tu Bishvat Stick Song for Kids

January 13, 2020

What is Tu Bishvat? A Celebration of Trees and Nature Celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, with

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Sheet Music + MP3 Backing Tracks

Tu Bishvat Online Course

Songs, strategies, and ready-to-use resources for Jewish educators

This complete Tu Bishvat course gives you everything you need to plan and lead meaningful, music-rich learning experiences with children and families. Inside, you will find step-by-step song tutorials, thoughtful teaching strategies, ready-to-use session ideas, and printable resources that support confident facilitation. Whether you are preparing weeks in advance or pulling things together quickly, this course is designed to meet you where you are and help you lead with clarity and joy.

I quickly learned that I was unintentionally asking my kiddos to perform activities they couldn’t yet achieve. Now, I’m able to notice more of what these babies and toddlers can accomplish musically, and frankly, it’s stunning and amazing.

Emily Aronoff has been a wonderful resource as a Jewish educator and musician, as well as a constant support in my own work as a Jewish educator, Cantorial soloist and song leader. I have relied on her deep knowledge of Jewish tradition and ability to connect with children for ten years, have sought her counsel on program ideas and music, and have relied on her to be a knowledgeable and genuine guide to those of us working in all aspects of Jewish education, both for children and adults

Emily uses evidence-based research to create transformational musical and educational experiences for all participants! Some educators focus on just educating the children, but Emily understands that education isn't limited to childhood, and as both a colleague and a participant in various of her classes, I have seen this in action.