WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – In this world of COVID-19, school now comes from via a virtual connection. But fifth-grade teacher Marc Graff is using the pandemic as an opportunity to teach the kids about giving.

“I thought it was important for kids to get a first-hand first look at how charity work happens and maybe it will inspire them to be aware of the need and hopefully participate,” Graff said. 

So, after his 16-year-old son spontaneously shaved his head, he decided he would do the same if his students helped raise money for charity. 

“When I announced it to the kids it was a on a Zoom session. The look was bewilderment, wonderment, wondering if I really would shave my head. And I think most of them it was kinda funny,” Graff explained.

He told the kids he only would go through with the head shaving if they raised $500 for the LA Food Bank. 

“I wanted it to be something that was rigorous and wasn’t all that easy to attain,” the teacher added. 

The kids raised well over that with $845 which means Graff had to face the moment of truth, 

In his driveway in front many of the students on hand to witness it. 

As the clippers began to cut, even the parents stood and watched as the kids documented every second.

“I never expected it. I mean the closest I’ve seen to him bald was like a buzz cut. But I mean that’s a lot of hair,” fifth-grader Max Pinkerton said.

“I feel very bare” Graff said after the shaving.

But this elementary school teacher should also feel very proud. He gave his students a real-life example of charity, especially during a time when life is harder for us all.