A preschool teacher asked her class to bring in something they were grateful for. While most kids would choose a favorite toy, a four-year-old boy named Daniel bypassed his possessions entirely. Instead, he brought his two-year-old sister, Sophia, to class.
The heartwarming moment happened during a November show-and-tell activity. Daniel had asked his mother, Stephanie DeRoss, if his little sister could join him so he could show his classmates how thankful he was for her.
A video of the presentation captures the adorable duo sitting at the front of the classroom, with Daniel proudly hugging Sophia the entire time. He happily answered questions from his classmates, explaining how much he loves playing with and caring for her. His mother notes that Daniel is Sophia's dedicated "protector," and the viral clip—set to ABBA's "Slipping Through My Fingers"—has touched millions.