Today's First Five

First Five Junior- September 14th, 2026

Connect

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!

(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.

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

Sing along together as a class.

(A different tool to try every day)

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