Primary School Teacher's Hand-Crocheted Dolls Become Viral End-of-Year Gift

London, UK – A primary school teacher, known online as Sara 💜, has captured the hearts of thousands with her extraordinary end-of-year gift for her class: 30 meticulously crocheted dolls, each a unique "mini-me" of her students. The video, uploaded on July 23, 2024, showcases the diverse collection of handmade figures, complete with varied hair colors, skin tones, and individual features, all dressed in matching purple tops and grey bottoms. The teacher explained in her video, "I crocheted all 30 children in my class a mini version of themselves to take home as an end of year gift!" The thoughtful gesture has resonated deeply, with the video quickly accumulating over 467,000 views and 52,800 likes. Parents and former students alike have lauded the teacher's dedication. One commenter expressed, "I would start balling if a teacher did this for me this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen," while another noted, "The dedication - this must have taken so long!" The intricate details, including different shades of brown and blonde hair, were particularly praised, with one user stating, "I LOVE LOVEEE the different shades of brown. And the red hair and the different shades of blonde hair. We love an artist that pays attention to details." The project highlights the profound impact teachers can have on their students, extending beyond the classroom with acts of personal kindness and creativity.

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Teacher Surprises Students with Handmade End-of-Year Gift That Shocks Parents, …

One teacher spent months crocheting dolls of every child in her class, a heartfelt surprise that brought joy to her students — and the internet.

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