Today's First Five

First Five Secondary- September 15th, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Edition

Connect

Post a funny meme and share a good laugh with your students.

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

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

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

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(Self-care or Caring for Others)

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

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

Build classroom culture by choosing to be positive.

Use the quote of the day to inspire personal growth.

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

Yo Recuerdo/I Remember

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I need to make learning fun. Build your questions once, then turn them into interactive games for review, practice, and friendly competition.

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