<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Perri's Pencil Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perri's Pencil Problem]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/activities</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:30:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Our Differences Are What Make Life So Interesting (A Conversation for Parents and Kids)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids notice differences early. They see it in skin tones, hair textures, accents, families, abilities, food, clothes, and the way people move through the world. And one of the biggest messages they pick up—sometimes without anyone saying it directly—is whether those differences are something to celebrate or something to question. This is a simple idea, but a powerful one to explore together at home: If we were all the same, life would actually be pretty boring. Imagine a World Where Everyone...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/why-our-differences-are-what-make-life-so-interesting-a-conversation-for-parents-and-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efd4dc7cb0726b2da8795f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:31:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_1e02001a22b44b909f348ed59534905e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Origin of the “Crumpled Paper Experiment” (and Why It Stuck With So Many People)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever been in a classroom or workshop where someone crumpled up a piece of paper, tossed it around, and then tried to smooth it back out, you’ve probably seen the reaction it gets: quiet, then thoughtful, then a little emotional. The “crumpled paper experiment” has become a popular teaching tool for discussing words, behavior, and emotional impact. But it didn’t start as a formal scientific study. Its power comes from something simpler—and very human. Where the Idea Comes From The...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/the-origin-of-the-crumpled-paper-experiment-and-why-it-stuck-with-so-many-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efd2ecd3f2ae6dd9120c60</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_1fbaf223fdbe4842bbfdc5b64b5e58b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microaggressions Aren’t Just “What Other People Do”: A Gentle Look at the Ones Adults Might Miss in Ourselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people don’t set out to hurt anyone. In fact, a lot of microaggressions happen because someone is trying to be friendly, curious, or complimentary. That’s what makes them tricky—they can slip out in everyday conversations, even from people who genuinely care about others. And here’s the part that’s often uncomfortable, but important: microaggressions aren’t just something “other people” do. Most of us have said things at some point that we didn’t realize could land differently than we...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/microaggressions-aren-t-just-what-other-people-do-a-gentle-look-at-the-ones-we-might-miss-in-ours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efcf82d00855f52b1efabb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:06:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_4ff7a094d35c4d6ca575a9f5af245ccb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The “Sweet Switch” Game: A Simple At-Home Activity to Turn Everyday Moments into Kindness Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids don’t need fancy supplies or structured lessons to learn kindness—they just need small, repeatable moments that help them notice the power of their words. This activity turns everyday conversation into a fun, playful game that helps children practice choosing “sweet” words over “sour” ones. We call it the Sweet Switch Game, and it works right in the middle of your normal day. What You’ll Need: Nothing but your voice and a few minutes together How It Works: You and your child take turns...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/the-sweet-switch-game-a-simple-at-home-activity-to-turn-everyday-moments-into-kindness-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efca0124f9d3e5cd6e2d39</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:44:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_7de9ae65448f4de0b964054507720c7a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Simple “Kind Words Scavenger Hunt” Kids Can Do at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Simple “Kind Words Scavenger Hunt” Kids Can Do at Home Looking for an easy way to keep kids engaged while also building kindness and confidence? This at-home activity turns ordinary household moments into something meaningful—and it only takes a few minutes to set up. We call it the Kind Words Scavenger Hunt, and kids absolutely love it. What You’ll Need: Paper (scrap paper or notebook pages work great) A pencil, crayon, or marker Your home (that’s it!) How It Works: Before starting, write...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/a-simple-kind-words-scavenger-hunt-kids-can-do-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efc7be24f9d3e5cd6e27af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_538a55a9ae2a4549855e130380833409~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Words, Big Feelings: Helping Kids Understand “Small Hurts”]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Perri’s Pencil Problem, we believe kindness is something kids can learn, practice, and grow—just like reading or sharing. One of the ways we do that is by helping children understand something called microaggressions. That’s a big word for a very simple idea: Sometimes people say or do small things that can hurt someone’s feelings—even if they didn’t mean to. For young kids, we like to call these “small hurts” or “unkind moments.” Making It Make Sense for Kids Children understand the world...]]></description><link>https://www.perrispencilproblem.com/post/little-words-big-feelings-helping-kids-understand-small-hurts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efaa5fe72f74b1ddab67f8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e92_eef1dfdd378249aeb8cc810ac2983065~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>erin7910</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>