by JenaBall | Dec 18, 2017 | Education, Personal Experience
So many people I know say they are disgusted by politics and refuse to watch or read the news. While I understand the sentiment and desire not to focus on the insanity that seems to be plaguing our government at the moment, isn’t that like an ostrich sticking...
by JenaBall | Oct 10, 2017 | Education, Ms. Jenaia, NPHC
New Members of The Not Perfect Hat Club say, “Hellllooooo!” (To watch the entire visit click HERE) This joyful picture captures 50 fifth graders at Colegio Newlands School in Buenos Aires saying hello at the start of my virtual visit on September 12, 2017....
by JenaBall | Oct 8, 2017 | CritterKin, Education, Ms. Jenaia, News
Presenting at Bookmarked Having the opportunity to share the experiences that led to the creation of The Not Perfect Hat Club book and programs was exhilarating and fun! Plus, I got some great feedback and got to see how perfection affects adults as well as children....
by JenaBall | Oct 3, 2017 | CritterKin, Education
Asking for money is hard so if you are easily put off by people sharing their dreams and asking for assistance, please stop reading. As many of you know I’m the author of the CritterKin book series and related programs designed to teach kids kindness and...
by JenaBall | Aug 13, 2017 | CritterKin, Education
The Solution to Bullying Begins with Kindness “Be kind to unkind people. They often need it the most.” Bullying is a catchall phrase for behavior that results when children (and adults) have no other way to express their pain, anger and frustration than by...
by JenaBall | Aug 13, 2017 | CritterKin, Education, Ms. Jenaia, Personal Experience
The story I’m about to share with you is true. It’s also a perfect illustration of why I cherish what I do. It was late January and still quite chilly when I arrived at South Elementary School in Mooresville, North Carolina. There I was enthusiastically welcomed by...
