Teacher praises school child for thoughtful Christmas gift despite having ‘nothing to give’
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So rather than give me nothing, this student opened up her free breakfast cereal this morning, took the packaging of her spork, straw, and napkin, and finally took the time to take every marshmallow out of her cereal to put in a bag – for me,” she said. “That says a lot about you as a very special and loved teacher and it says a lot about this sweet and precious child,” wrote one person, while another labelled it the “sweetest gesture”. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events “I once had a student bring in a bag of pretzel sticks for his birthday,” wrote one person. It was so beautiful.” Another added, “my favourite gift one year was a boy who said he could only give me a hug for Christmas, but gave me his best big bear hug.