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Kayla incorporates fun outfits into her virtual lesson plans. She's dressed as a pineapple, a ladybug, butterfly, an archaeologist and even an ice cream cone.

\"I would always do silly things in the classroom, but the daily dress-up was a new thought before COVID happened,\" Kayla told \"GMA.\"

Shannon posted several videos to TikTok of Kayla in action during her classes. Over 5 million viewed the initial footage of Kayla \"swimming\" for her students while donning a wetsuit.

\"I'm happy with all the positivity that's been spread,\" Kayla said. \"It's really rooted from me wanting to do what's best for my kids and me just missing them.\"

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