Music for kids | Mandy Troxel

These videos were made possible by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's Pied Piper program.

Springtime Bird Songs

Here's a collection of songs and a poem about birds: The Two Little Birdies sitting on a Hill nursery rhyme (with some twists that make...

This Little Light of Mine

What do you do in times of chaos and pandemic??? Turn to some old spirituals, and let the musical power of Mavis Staples and Ella Jenkins...

Thanks a lot

I first learned this sweet song from Priscilla Herdman's children's album, but later discovered it was written by Raffi (of course he...

Silly songs for Preschoolers

A few songs to be silly about, just because! Song list: Hello Everybody, Shake the Sillies out, and Mairzie Doats -- with a baby goat...

Transportation!

We've been pretty warm and fuzzy with songs about critters and gardens. I think it's time to get singing about things with wheels!!! Song...

Old McDonald had a Farm (on Orcas!)

Ok, so this was by far my favorite video to make, and will very probably always be a highlight! Is singing "Old McDonald Had a Farm" on...

Garden songs

Those lucky enough to have yards during this quarantine time have been spending lots of time in them! My own garden has never been this...

Songs about BUGS!

Here on Orcas Island we have had Glorious weather, and have all been out in our yards gardening. When I do that, do I sometimes find...

Hand clapping games

It is fabulous to see, even in this time of internet, Disney+, netflix, etc that hand clapping games can still provide so much joy and...

Bear Songs!

Here's a trio of songs with a spotlight on Bears. Song list: The Bear Went Over the Mountain, the Bear Hug song, and the #1 Preschool...

Jungle Songs

This week are are heading into Africa for some favorites! Song list: Che Che Coole, Walking through the Jungle, and Pole Pole. A special...

Women's History Month: Spotlight on Ella Jenkins!

Before March became Corona Virus Mayhem Month, it was Women's History Month. And guess what?... IT STILL IS!!!!! This morning I woke up...

Baby Beluga

Words and music by Raffi, illustrations by Ashley Wolf. This one is my most requested/beloved book at more than one island preschool! As...

Ocean Songs for Preschoolers!

Here are some favorites, all about what happens with the critters in and around the ocean! Songs: "Baby Beluga" by Raffi, the "Orca Whale...