Purim games for children

We put them in pairs, or small groups, and give each group 3 dice. Everyone takes turns rolling the dice and adding up the numbers shown. Anyone who rolls a 14, gets 1 point. There are lots of Purim resources out there, including several craft sites and numerous published books for kids of various ages. These are a few ideas that we use to share Purim with the kids in our interfaith Sunday School program. We share lots of different faith holidays with kids, ranging in age from 3 to They always have fun, and they always learn a lot.

But Purim is a perennial favorite, so enjoy! The following two tabs change content below. Bio Latest Posts. Vicki Garlock's primary focus is interfaith education for kids.

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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Here are Purim costumes. There are many places to find free Purim crafts and activities as well as free Megillah for kids. For Purim online games, go to these fun sites.

In addition, get Purim word finds, and online jigsaw puzzle too. Hamantashen Catcher Online Game here — Very basic. Collect all the chocolate hamantashen. Lose points for jelly hamantashen. Gain time with masks. Purim Costume Contest — Kids around the world share their favorite Purim costumes. Vote for your favorite Purim Costumes. Purim Crafts for Kids here — make hamantashen, crowns, graggers, and more. Listen to songs, stories, and a megillah reading.

Some are animated, others use real people. In addition, learn how a megillah is made. Also, visit a kosher bakery and watch as they make hamantashen.

Slideshow In this game, you're taking a field trip through the story of Purim and will be creating "photos" explaining your trip. Here's a photo of Esther asking the king to save the Jewish people 5. Purim Character Interviews Have kids with big imaginations?

First, encourage kids to come up with their own character, either a person from the Purim play or someone else that may have been there. Have them brainstorm everything about their character - their likes, dislikes, etc. Or they can use our Character Development Sheet, below. Character Development Sheet Now it's time for the fun part - dressing up!

Purim is all about getting in costume, so go all out! You can play the interviewer, or have an older kid step into the role. Ask each character a series of questions, reporter style. Interview Questions to Ask What is your favorite part of celebrating Purim? What flavor of Hamentaschen is your favorite? Who is your best friend? What do you like to do together?

Tell the Purim story with blanks in it for characters, emotions, adjectives, etc. Have everyone volunteer to fill-in-the-blank throughout the story.

Continue until the entire Mad-Lib is complete. Re-tell the Purim story, now using your own version. Let the laughter ensue.