YES! ABSOLUTELY!

You're not just the instructor; you're a relationship role model. Your active engagement in

The First Five was created to be used within the first five minutes of class. It does not need to take a full five minutes. Some sections may only take a few seconds!

The goal is to

Memes are a great way to share a laugh and break the ice.

Throw today's meme on a slide and

Greeting students at the door establishes a positive and welcoming learning environment, fostering strong teacher-student relationships and trust.

The First Five was created to give educators the opportunity to build community and culture within the school day while honoring their time.