Thursday, June 23, 2011

Where did the name Friendship Balls come from?

I have recently retired from teaching 6th grade.  Ten years ago, I wanted to somehow get my students to think more compassionately about others and be less selfish.  I wanted to do something that was totally unique, easy to do, inexpensive to fund, had a great "WOW" effect, and had a purpose.  The result:  Friendship Balls.

My Danish Grandmother made similar balls using string balls and yarn from old sweaters.  I took that idea and with a bit of a twist, created the Friendship Balls.

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