GOING VIRAL: Philadelphia teacher, student go viral for 'veggie dance' throw down

Close to 20 million people around the globe have seen the TikTok video of a 2nd grader and his teacher throw down in a "Veggie Dance" dance-off.

We tracked down the stars of the viral video at Deep Roots Charter School in Kensington and found out firsthand how they won the hearts of the internet.

"It all started to teach Ahmad a lesson," says 2nd grade teacher Regina Laurie. "He kept telling me 'Oh, Mrs. Laurie, you're old. Look at your (gray) hair.' So I said to myself, 'I'm going to challenge this boy to a dance off. I'm going to dance rings around this boy and he doesn't even know it yet'!"
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[lauralarrabee]

She gave that 8 year old a Life lesson. You’re never too old to dance.

[gorickrealty]

Taught that young man a lesson to not judge a book by its cover.

[LaDanaWendy]

She ate but what I LUV more is that baby boy gave her her props. He was a good, positive loser! No pouting, no making excuses and no being a brat about it. He took like a man and I’m SOO proud of him for that!! Somebody is raising him right💜

[jondoe-dufr]

Being a teacher is more than just following the curriculum. Either you have it or you don't. This lady has it in abundance.

[MrTee]

This is exactly how you make a forever connection with your students! Much love & success!!!

[mabelregimal]

You can tell a teacher that loves her job and her students. It's not just a pay check to her.

[tsunamieyes]

She left no crumbs. More…positivity. ❤ It’s so refreshing to hear something good about a teacher 👩‍🏫 and 👨‍🎓 student.

[skyyday]

LET CHILDREN BE CHILDREN! Best words ever said. ❤

[Saytherightthing]

This is so sweet. She taught him a lesson in a beautiful way. He got served

[ourtruth]

I can tell she was a dancer from that circle walk lol she wasn’t coming to play with that child 😂

[katlegomhlauli]

Teachers who love their jobs and totally leave a huge impact on the lives of their students

[michawilliams]

I love this. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face with anything. This is a teacher who still love to teach. Sometimes lifes lessons don't come in a book. Go teacher go. I love this.

[anamairazapata]

Who are u calling old? Hahahaha what a beautiful awesome teacher we need more teachers like her. Putting a smile in children’s faces is amazing

[raykusko]

Teachers do so much more than standardized tests. She taught a life lesson that will be remembered far longer than any paper and pencil test

[ginarobbins]

Finally some good positive news with teachers and students this is how you connect with students ❤ more news like this please

[AaronJohnson-ofhm]

She is an amazing person. That’s what being a teacher is. The connection of an inspiration.

[jackdXB]

The old saying 'Never judge a book by it's cover is TRUE' hence why Schools exist, great job both of you, 😊👍

[nikiTricoteuse]

Well done that teacher. Instead of punishing or lecturing him for being disrespectful she made them both internet sensations and taught a lesson that will be remembered much longer than a scolding.

[xaustedbrain]

Teacher like this gives student hope and positivity in their lives

[deneenogbeide]

It’s hard for young people to believe that older people can dance. Good for her!