Parent shares 'insane' lockdown nursery rhyme posted in Kindergarten classroom

A parent in Massachusetts shared a "jarring" photo of a lockdown nursery rhyme in her daughter's kindergarten classroom.



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Photo: Georgy Cohen Twitter less A parent in Massachusetts shared a "jarring" photo of a lockdown nursery rhyme in her daughter's kindergarten classroom.



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While touring her daughter's future kindergarten classroom in Somerville, Massachusettes, Georgy Cohen noticed a "jarring" poster among other items a parent would typically find in a classroom for 5-year-olds.

Cohen shared a photo of the poster to Twitter that had the lyrics:

"Lockdown, lockdown, Lock the door,

Shut the lights off, Say no more,

Go behind the desk and hide,

Wait until it's safe inside,

Lockdown, Lockdown it's all done,

Now it's time to have some fun!"

She also included a caption saying "This should not be hanging in my soon-to-be-kindergartener's classroom."

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According to the Boston Globe, Cohen — who declined to name the school — said she was "pleased" to see that the teacher was taking initiative towards educating the students on what to do in case of an emergency.

"These are the things they unfortunately have to do," Cohen told the publication. "I get it...part of their job is to educate and keep my kids safe and I feel confident they are going to do both of those things to the best of their ability."

People commenting on Cohen's post have called the song "horrifying" and "insane."

"Jesus, that's to the tune of the alphabet song, and Twinkle Twinkle... what a horrifying contribution to the songbook," said one person.

Another person commented, "I am 45 went to elementary school in CA. The only drills we had were for fires and earthquakes. This is truly insane."

Cohen told the Boston Globe that she is glad her post has reached viral status.

"To be shocked by it is important. To see that absurdity and horror and have that sick feeling in your stomach is important," she said. "Stay outraged. And if it gets somebody to do something — to give money to an organization or to call their representatives . . . then great, I think that that's important."

Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli is a digital producer. You can follow her on Twitter at @Dani_DiNapoli.