Today's First Five

First Five Junior- April 17th, 2026

Connect

questions

Choose one or more of the questions to facilitate connection opportunities in your classroom.

Greeting

Greet your students as they enter the classroom in a variety of different ways.

quick connect

A classroom favorite! Display the quick connect and let the debates begin!

Care

(Self-care or Caring for Others)

Check-In

Students use the activity below to identify how they are feeling.

mindfulness

Mindfulness exercises can help us increase our ability to regulate emotions. These practices decrease stress, anxiety, and depression.

Feelings

Have your students look at this picture, think about how the person feels, and answer the reflection questions.

Character

video

Have your students discuss what stands out to them in this video.

Empathy Video

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