WATCH: Teacher identifies learners' names by voice alone - video goes viral for 'truly caring'
Mzansi is using this moment to highlight that teachers like Miss Kay do exist and are willing to go above and beyond, creating a fun and safe space for learning.
Mzansi shares in joy after a teacher, Kay van Greunen, AKA Miss Kay, posted a TikTok showing how she can name every child in her classroom with her back turned to them, only hearing their voice.
Miss Kay’s TikTok video, shared just five days ago, has already racked up five million views and has been shared multiple times on other social media platforms.
The video captures a heartwarming classroom interaction where Miss Kay sits eyes closed with her back to her students who are lined up behind her - each child takes a turn saying, 'Hello teacher, what is my name?'
Of course, Miss Kay effortlessly identifies them correctly through their voice alone, making each learner smile from ear to ear.
Out of almost 13 thousand comments, many South Africans united in the comments section to spread some love and positivity.
Many shared the sentiment that Miss Kay loves teaching and pointed out how her effort to remember her learners' names by voice alone shows her commitment to connecting with her students individually and truly caring about their well-being.
It’s also a moment to highlight that teachers like Miss Kay do exist and are willing to go above and beyond, creating a fun and safe space for learning.
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