First Grade Teacher Speaks Out After Video of Her Singing ‘These Are My Private P*rts’ Song to Students Goes Viral

First Grade Teacher Speaks Out After Video of Her Singing ‘These Are My Private Parts’ Song to Students Goes Viral

“For me, as long as I’m a teacher, I have vowed that I will be the teacher that I have never had growing up,” Waterboer says in a viral TikTok clip

One teacher is taking the internet by storm with a classroom lesson that has captured the attention of millions. Gelda Waterboer, a grade 1 teacher in Namibia, is going viral after sharing a powerful TikTok about body safety with her students.

First Grade Teacher Speaks Out After Video of Her Singing ‘These Are My Private Parts’ Song to Students Goes Viral
“For me, as long as I’m a teacher, I have vowed that I will be the teacher that I have never had growing up,” Waterboer says in a viral TikTok clip

A grade 1 teacher’s bold classroom song about private parts is resonating worldwide
Gelda Waterboer says she teaches her students to use their voices with confidence
After her video hit one million views, she shared why the message is so personal to her
One teacher is taking the internet by storm with a classroom lesson that has captured the attention of millions. Gelda Waterboer, a grade 1 teacher in Namibia, is going viral after sharing a powerful TikTok about body safety with her students.

In the now-viral video, posted to her account @gelda_waterboer, Waterboer is seen leading her young class in song. The children join in, their small voices echoing back each word as she guides them through a chant about protecting their bodies.

“These are my private parts, private parts, private parts, these are my private parts no one should touch them,” they sing. The message is simple: teaching children that they have the right to speak up when someone crosses their boundaries.

The video’s text overlay reads: “Being safe. Make sure they put in the emotion.” For Waterboer, making sure children feel the power in their voices is just as important as the words themselves.

The TikTok, which has now amassed more than 160 million views, sparked an immediate conversation online. While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.

In a follow-up post, she addressed one of the most common comments: “who wronged the teacher.” Waterboer responded with clarity, explaining that teaching children to say no is about protection, not politeness.

“Teaching our children to say ‘no’ is not just about manners — it’s about protection,” Waterboer said in the video. “Every child must know that their body belongs to them, and no one has the right to touch them in a way that feels wrong or uncomfortable.”

She urged adults, parents and even online creators to take responsibility in this lesson. “It is our responsibility as adults, parents and creators to create a space where children feel confident to speak up,” Waterboer said.

“If someone touches you in a strange way — tell a trusted adult immediately,” she continued. “You are not in trouble. You are not alone. You will be heard.”