Taylor K

Hi there! My name is Mrs. K and I teach elementary general music (K-5) in Trussville, Alabama.

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

Here's my WebQuest on Instruments of the Orchestra. Enjoy!
https://t.co/em8kC9H5lh
#UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

This technology course has been nothing short of useful and applicable. It could not have come at a better time! I'm looking forward to applying lots of these ideas in my teaching.
#UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@NadiaRizzo6 I have never seen this program, but I already love it! Thanks for sharing :) #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

Classical MPR has created TONS of educational videos titled "Class Notes." There are topics of so many variety. I recently used the videos introducing & explaining instrument families. My students loved them!
https://t.co/MQJoIun3mQ
#UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@ZgMichelle I tend to use Google more since it is cloud-based and I can access it from any device. Office is still a fantastic tool and I still use it as well! Publisher is one of my Office FAVS! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@Morgan_Fargo Hi Morgan! I love Flipgrid. You can also allow students to reply to other classmates if you choose. My kids love this app! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@MrDaltonKing @BandLab Awesome! Your student did a fantastic job. Did you add the video or did they? If you did, were they able to watch trailer as to fit their music accordingly? Love this idea! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@DManson_Music This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I love Kahoot and anything else that allows students to respond in real time. #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@JoannaMarieNOLA @teded YES! I have used these videos as either extra time videos or videos to play in the background of students working but my kids are HOOKED! They are so interested in each topic and always ask to watch more. #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@ZgMichelle This is one of my all time favorite videos! Any time it comes across my Facebook feed, I have to share it! It's so encouraging and re-motivates me to make a difference in my students' lives! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

2nd-5th grade students complete a short composition project in Chrome Music Lab - Song Maker this week! I loved hearing my students' creativity shine! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

This week, my 3rd-5th grade students finished up their instrument unit by watching a video of our high school band performing their halftime show while working on a quick assessment! #instrumentsoftheorchestra #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@JalinieB I did this as well! My students were really excited about getting to be composers in a new and innovative way. I can't wait to see how our students become creative! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

This week, my Kinder-2nd grade students listened to 5 movements from Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals." While they were listening for musical characteristics that depicted the animal, they drew that animal on their paper. #UFMUE #activelistening

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@zachschlaug Agreed! I thought this week's virtual meeting was helpful and informative, as well as good for the soul. We all need a little pep talk every now and then, especially these days! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

This week, 5th graders are learning about the instruments of the orchestra! They are watching a video on each family, followed by reading about the instruments and listening to an example on DSO Kids! They are loving working independently and at their own pace. #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@ZgMichelle As of right now, Alabama is having a virtual conference. They announced this about a month ago. We will see what their final decision is closer to time! It is usually held in January. #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

I loved receiving so many sweet, handwritten birthday cards from my students! Even though this year is going to be a tough one, having the BEST students definitely can heal one's heart 😊 #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

@ZgMichelle I would love to know more about this as well! What a great way for students to express their feelings during this weird time! #UFMUE

[Taylor K @MrsKnuppel]

How I feel being back in school with 1,000 students!!

Oh how I've missed them. I know our school system is doing everything they can to keep teachers and students safe.

#musiced #back2school #ufmue