Today's First Five

First Five Secondary- September 25th, 2026

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Connect

meme

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

questions

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

at the door

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!

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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.

positivity

Build classroom culture by choosing to be positive.

Character

quote

Use the quote of the day to inspire personal growth.

video

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

Arkansas High School Runner Helps Competitor Cross the Finish Line

Collaborate

EdGame

Check out today’s EdGame. Compete as a class to be on our daily leaderboard!

Teacher Tools

(A different tool to try every day)

Friday Five Live New

Featured today

I need the room buzzing. Get the whole room playing together with five live games built for laughs, friendly competition, and connection. Perfect for Fridays, after a quiz, or whenever you have a few minutes to play.

This Friday’s featured game: Quick Draw! →FRIDAY FIVE LIVEHOTSEATHUNCH!THINKFAST!CLASSROOMFEUDQUICKDRAW!FIVE LIVE GAMES BY EDTOMORROW

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Your Ideas

(Tell us what to build next)

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Our team reads every idea. Several of this month’s updates started as a note from a teacher.

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