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Cobb County day care teacher wins hearts of thousands after ABC dance party viral video

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — You know the phrase “Dance like no one’s watching.” For one preschool administrator, it’s teach like no one’s watching.

Channel 2′s Heather Catlin spoke with a Mableton day care about a beautiful moment caught on camera.

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It was a spur of the moment ABC dance party at Mableton Kids R Kids. Brian Macon Jr., who has been at the day care for two years, jammed with toddlers in a video that has now gone viral.

“Is this something you do often with the kids?” Catlin asked.

“Always,” Macon said. “I encourage music and movement in everything I do cause I know that’s one way the children learn.”

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The video has been liked over 717,000 times on Instagram. Parents and strangers alike are applauding Macon for engaging with his young students in such a positive way.

Macon said his students come to school to have fun.

“That’s what we are here for: to have fun while learning and teaching at the same time.”

Macon told Catlin he’s honored this sweet moment has gone viral. He loves that people are getting a small glimpse into how much he and his co-workers love their jobs.

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