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Thought of the day: What is a supportive environment? A supportive environment is characterized by or displaying affirmation, acceptance, patience, and safety which help to build self-efficacy and self-esteem. A supportive environment also builds a strong community which help build [...]
Each day one student makes the morning announcements to the entire school. We say the pledge of allegiance, explore current events and share Calais news. Morning announcements end with the thought of the day. This week’s thoughts of the day [...]
Thought of the day: What is conflict resolution? We may feel that something is unfair, something has been taken or broken that we value, someone is being mean, we're not getting a fair share, etc. Conflict resolution means sorting things [...]
Thought of the day: What is empathy? Empathy is most often defined by the metaphors of “standing in someone else’s shoes” or “seeing through someone else’s eyes.” It is an individual's identification with and understanding of another’s situation and feelings. [...]
Thought of the day: What is respect? Respect means showing regard and appreciation for the worth of someone or something. It includes respect for self, respect for the rights and dignity of all persons, and respect for the environment that [...]