In this intergenerational program drawn from the Jewish Grandparents Network Family Room, families with children ages 5–9 bring the story of Purim to life by creating and using puppet characters. They:
- Engage in a creative and fun Jewish learning experience as a family (children, parents, grandparents, other family members).
- Become familiar with the Purim story and the names of the characters.
- Use puppets for a participatory storytelling experience that can build the storyteller’s confidence as they bring the story to life.
This guide includes everything you need: materials, room set-up, timing, facilitator script, links to resources on JGN website, and follow-up.
- Arts and Culture
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
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An exciting and diverse collection of resources to learn and celebrate the story of Purim.

Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.

Learners use photographs to tell stories in this 3-session educational course.