Pint Size Polkas

Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) is a nationally known accordion player and polka musician who brings a little bit of culture, education, and whole lot of fun to libraries and schools across the country with his Pint Size Polkas program. Children of all ages will enjoy learning about the alphabet, numbers, occupations, personal hygiene, relations... hips, and even a little bit of foreign language through Uncle Mike's catchy polka tunes. The fun of polka music is reinforced by educational and humorous video segments on the history of lumberjacking, polka dancing, polka music's evolution, an overview of the accordion, and a growing list of additional topics. The audience plays a role in each Pint Size Polkas program, taking part in a geography quiz about major cities or states with polka roots, volunteering to wear various hats and guess the corresponding occupations, learning the steps to songs like the Chicken Dance, and singing along to all of the songs Uncle Mike performs. Find out why New York Public Library Senior Children's Librarian Warren Truitt says "You want happy? You got it! Tons of fun for young and old!," when it comes to the music of Pint Size Polkas!Read More