Graggers for Purim – 28 Traditional & Unique Noisemakers
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When I was going through my Purim stash last year, I realized that we were surprisingly short on Graggers. I don’t usually keep projects beyond the year they were made, and I like to offer my kids choices. I ended up shopping around a little and thought I’d share some favorites with you
I’ve organized this list of graggers for Purim by purpose – including graggers that you’d probably choose individually to have at home, novelty-style graggers and noisemakers that are more bulk-buys for parties and classrooms, and a handful of DIY ideas, focusing on easy-to-find materials.
I tried to include some unique finds as well, to give you ideas beyond the traditional ratchet gragger.
Fun and Pretty Graggers for Purim
Wooden Graggers
Last year, I picked up a jumbo wooden gragger (I believe at Amazing Savings). These are so much fun and great for older kids. They feel more mature and a little story-book like. While the one I got is not available online (or at least I couldn’t find it). This is a similar idea. – it’s just painted differently.
Or, go with something more artsy, like this Jerusalem scene one.
You can also go for a simpler plain wood one, that can be fun to decorate, or classy to leave as-is.
Musical Instruments as Purim Graggers
Anything that makes noise is a gragger! And we all know how noisy the kids’ musical instruments can be. Just make sure it’s something that can be stopped and started as needed so that the Chazzan can continue reading the Megillah.
Some ideas of musical instruments that can be used as graggers for Purim are:
- Tambourines
- A mini Djembe
- A more full-size spin drum (or Monkey drum)
- Or any easy to transport drum, like this wearable kids’ drum
- A harmonica
Gag Graggers that are loads of fun
There are so many gag noisemakers out there, and those are my kids’ favorites to choose every time. These are more on the creative end of things, and are really fun as a Purim gift or Purim carnival prize.
Air horn
I’m not gonna like, I hate this one – but the kids love it. An air horn makes a really loud blast of noise, and as long as the child knows when to stop, it’s fun to use.
The kids do fight over this one. It makes the kind of noise that stands out and is recognizable among the cacophony of noises when Haman’s name is said.
More fun “prank” noisemakers
One of my personal favorites is a hand bell. It’s a really fun one to bring to Megillah and to use. Years ago, I had a ceramic one from a friend that I liked to use for this purpose.
Depending on shul-style, audience, a game buzzer button can be a super fun way to X out Haman’s name in a way that kids can relate to.
A stadium horn is another fun noisemaker with big drama.
Party Favor/Bulk Graggers for Purim
If you’re a teacher or institution looking for graggers for Purim or other noisemakers to hand out, these are some fun traditional and non-traditional picks! These are great as party favors, as non-candy Mishloach Manot add-ons, and even as Purim sensory bin toys.
Traditional Gragger Favors
I picked up these graggers for my Purim sensory bin, and it’s a great one to have handy for all sorts of Purim needs! While not so pretty, they’re bright, colorful, and kid-friendly.
You an also get metal noisemakers for a bit of a more nostalgic feel – in a generic theme, or with fun Purim pictures.
Bulk novelty instruments
We have this fun light-up half tambourine that we keep as a dedicated Purim gragger. It adds a little party spirit to our Purim. In general, instruments give the whole gragger setup a more festive vibe.
Wood Maracas in a Purim theme or any plastic novelty maraca. Harmonicas in fun patterns also come in affordable bulk packs.
A few more musical instrument graggers for Purim that you can get in bulk as favors and group handouts:
- Plastic cymbals
- Mini trumpets
- Finger castanets make really fun instruments for little kids
- And another favorite is jingle bell shaker sticks.
More unique noisemakers that can be bought in bulk
These novelty noisemakers are super kid-friendly! Some also cross the line into instruments, but in a more approachable, kid-recognizable way.
- Clappers are a classic go-to
- Spin drums
- Party blowers (great if you need a lot and very cheap
- Train whistles
DIY Graggers for Purim
I created a big list of DIY noisemakers and Graggers for Purim, but here are a few favorites:
Guess the Sound Gragger Game
Make a few simple graggers and fill them with different fillings. Challenge people to guess what’s inside. It makes for a really fun Purim game – and it’s a gragger!
Pillow-Style Paper Graggers
These color & craft graggers can be crafted and assembled so many ways! They sandwich a filling (I used poly pellets) and are fun for kids to color and craft.
DIY Hand Drum Craft
And just to round things out, here’s a DIY instrument you can make: a DIY hand drum!
