Raleigh teacher, AKA Preschool Rockstar, releases new song about face masks

Marty Long, a Raleigh preschool teacher and local musician, is back again with a new song for our times — this one is about the importance of wearing a face mask.

I wrote about Long, who regularly performs with WRAL's Bill Leslie, way back in March when she released her first song on her Preschool Rockstar Facebook page that hit on the importance of washing hands and not touching our faces.

Now, Long is out with a new one that's about why we need to wear face masks and how it's the superhero thing to do. A video for the song showcases lots of kids, adults and families, who are donning the masks. (If you look closely, you'll see Leslie and his wife a couple of times.)

Take a look!

Long also offers regular Preschool Rockstar sessions on Facebook Live each Saturday.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not wear cloth face coverings. But, in cases where physical distancing isn't possible, the pediatricians group recommends face masks for most other kids, barring other health issues. For tips on how to help young children wear a face mask, check out our post that covers six ways to make wearing a face mask less scary for young kids.