about us: Amanda Panda and Rob-asaurus
Amanda "Panda" Duquette
"my kids learned how to read by making up songs with me"
Homeschooling Mom of Dylan Wildfire and Garcia Rayn, Amanda "Panda" Duquette has been making music and magic with kids since she was a kid herself. With a background and degree in Dance, Amanda is from a family of performers and thrives in her element. Her songs "Funky Monkey" and "Bad Day" were co-written with her children and she has always used music as a tool for teaching.
Professional dancer and choreographer, singer and songwriter, she has performed internationally as a solo artist and activist.
Amanda is the creatress of the non-profit Music and Magic of Maine, gifting musical instruments and creative opportunities to families in Maine since 2009.
Rob Duquette
"making music with kids is such a natural thing to do"
Rob is dad to Luke and Stella who are his inspiration for writing music that would not only serve children but parents as well!
Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, composer, founder/leader of the band “duquette” Rob was a long time sideman during the 1990's on drums, xylophone, guitar, and vocals.
A skilled music instructor, composer, and arranger, his work reflects the versatility and eclectic musical range that has brought him and his music around the country. Rob toured with Jonathan Edwards, and has performed alongside Jack Sonni of Dire Straits, recorded and shared the stage with the Grammy winning Dave Gutter, and with legendary composer David Amram among many other great artists including his current bandmates. Rob has released several albums of original music on which he plays most of the instruments, recorded, and produced from his studio in Biddeford Maine.
Our Kindness Partners!
Meet Pam Leo
The real Book Fairy of Maine, Pam Leo is the author of "Please Read to Me",
a family literacy activist, and the author of Connection Parenting. Her enduring love of children's books, her passion for literacy, and her commitment to empowering parents, are combined in her new role as the founder of the Book Fairy Pantry Project, whose mission is "No Child With No Books," because "Books change children's lives... For good."
Pam is Amanda's Best Friend and they share July as their birth month!
Saco River Theatre
Our Kind Kids Musical Theater Club's favorite venue! Catch our seasonal shows here and all the other wonderful programming at SRT!
Explore Mill Studio Arts
Inspiring and nurturing the curious and creative mind. Mill Studio Arts is a kid-centered art studio located in the historic Pepperell Mill in Biddeford, Maine. We are a community of friends at the studio with a culture of joy and appreciation.
MePowered Pasteries
We are a family-focused bakery and learning studio
⭐️Voted 2024 and 2025 Best Hands On Activity in Greater Portland and 2025 Best Birthday Cake and Cupcakes in the Kid's Pick Awards.⭐️
We empower kids and families to grow, create, learn, and connect through the magic of baking.
We make delicious things for kids (and adults) to enjoy every day and for special occasions.
We create fun events, birthday parties, and opportunities for community connection.
We empower our community by focusing on local ingredients, sustainable practices, family fun, and donation bake sales.
Sunflower Cafe and Playspace!
Our newest kindness partner! We are now offering The Kind Kids Music Show at Birthday Parties at Sunflower Cafe and Playspace! Email for more info.
Meet Nora
Nora makes our Kindness Bracelets and is a kid creator! You can find all of her beautiful designs on her etsy shop and buy from us in our merch suitcase at any KindKids Music concert.
Celebrate Rick
If you are from Maine, then you probably grew up going to see Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band shows! Rick is our #1 inspiration and he has graciously passed to torch of kids' music making to us in his retirement.
Rick says:
"Rob Duquette is a friend of mine. Go to one of his concerts and without a doubt, he will be your friend too. What can I say? Rob lives and breathes music. Like me, he's a kid at heart. He brings out the best in children. The songs he writes and sings, you are going to want to sing too. They teach but don't preach. Some of them are simply fun. You'll surely be singing and dancing along. You will love the instruments he plays as well; he plays lots of them too. You will not want the show to end. But when it's over, you will leave the show with songs in your heart and a whole lot of love.
Hey, maybe I might even see you there."
The KindKids Music Network
Catlin Creations
George has been working with us on videos please visit his site and hire him for your projects!
Mr Drew
Mr Drew and his animals too is Maine's most adventurous place! Take the kids there and support Mr Drew's important work by visiting! https://www.mrdrewandhisanimalstoo.com/
Bumbleroot Farm
Be LOVE Creations
Best organic farm in the state! We play Kids' Day at the farm and it's always a huge turnout! Families make this farm your weekly stop for the freshest and kindest! https://www.bumblerootorganicfarm.com/
Be LOVE Creations
Be LOVE Creations
For all your facepainting parties and events, there is no other more kind and creative then the folks at BC Love Creations! https://BcLoveCreations.com
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Scholarships for Biddeford Families
Supporting Young Creatives
Biddeford Youth Arts Scholarship fund (a Heart of Biddeford 501(c)(3) initiative) strives to remove financial barriers for children and youth eager to explore arts enrichment opportunities. Scholarships support visual art, dance, theater, and music lessons. Scholarships will cover tuition for community-based arts education in Biddeford, Maine.
While Biddeford is experiencing a cultural renaissance, many families still face economic challenges that make arts programming inaccessible. We believe that cost shouldn't hinder creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Yet, local arts classes often require fees that are out of reach for many families. This program ensures that all children-regardless of household income can benefit from the confidence, skill-building, community connections, and personal fulfillment that arts participation fosters. This scholarship program directly invests in Biddeford's next generation of artists, performers, and creative thinkers, making the arts a real option for every kid, not just those who can afford it.
Donate to support a creative child in our community today!