To ask for your ideas for a teacher that lost a pupil this year?

[Feelingthepain]

This teacher has supported my daughter through the first 2 years of primary school and she has honestly been a blessing.

I don't usually buy gifts of great value or meaning. They are usually your standard flowers and chocolates and I honestly know they mean the world to them.

But, this teacher has also lost a 5 year old girl pupil. My daughter's best friend during the course of the year to a tragic accident. She felt the pain and for months she looked drained deflated and broken. Every time we spoke I saw tears in her eyes and felt her pain. She made so many special things to help the class remember and get through that difficult time.

So this teacher deserves something special. But I need your ideas and help?

Yeah maybe not a plant.

As well as a (handwritten) letter from you I'd suggest a handmade card from your DD in which you have stuck a small photo - and maybe pop both in a nice envelope of sorts - the kind of thing that can be popped away in a keepsake box. Also, assuming the teacher drinks and isn't dieting or diabetic or whatever chocolates and wine are always appreciated.