The SPICES
Social
Social development refers to belonging to a group, one’s relationships with others, and understanding differences between people in small groups of peers, as well issues of diversity and inclusion in larger communities.
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Physical
Physical development refers to one’s understanding of their body, including active care for health, wellbeing, and the pursuit of physical skills and fitness.
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Intellectual
Intellectual development refers to one’s ability to think, plan, innovate, review and be creative, applying information, knowledge, and skills in new and different circumstances.
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Character
Character development refers to the pursuit of personal best. It includes positive attitude, responsibility, respect, and making an effort beyond what benefits the self. It encapsulates personal growth in the five other SPICES.
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Emotional
Emotional development refers to the need for understanding of one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. It includes awareness of how a person is feeling, expressing emotions in a positive manner, as well as respecting and supporting the emotional needs of others.
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Spiritual
Spiritual development refers to the development of a person’s beliefs regarding their purpose in life, connection to others, place in the world around them, while respecting the spiritual choices of others.
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