Spanish · Grades 9 to 12
Spanish 1 SEL activities
37 ready to use activities that teach Spanish 1 content and build one Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skill, about 20 minutes each.
Self-awareness · 10 Self-management · 7 Social awareness · 7 Relationship skills · 8 Responsible decision-making · 5
Matched to textbook chapters: Auténtico 1, ¡Así se dice! 1, Realidades 1, Senderos 1, EntreCulturas 1.
Q1 Quién soy
- ¿Cómo estás de verdad? Self-awareness · Week 1Students learn greetings and practice giving an honest answer instead of an automatic "bien".
- Mi nombre, mi historia Self-awareness · Week 2Students introduce themselves and share one true story about their name.
- Las emociones tienen nombre Self-awareness · Week 3"Estar" for feelings teaches that a feeling is a state, not who you are.
- Mis fortalezas Self-awareness · Week 4Students describe themselves with "ser" and name strengths a classmate sees in them.
- Lo que me importa Self-awareness · Week 5Students connect what they like to do with what they value.
- Mi horario, mis metas Self-management · Week 6Students map their class schedule and set one goal for their hardest class.
- Lo que tengo que hacer Self-management · Week 7Students sort obligations and choices and plan what comes first.
- Mi plan para calmarme Self-management · Week 8Students find the stressful moments in their day and plan a calming move for each.
- Una meta para el semestre Self-management · Week 9Students use "ir a" to write a semester goal and the first three steps.
Q2 Los demás
- Mi familia, tu familia Social awareness · Week 10Students describe family in ways that honor every kind of family.
- Más allá de las apariencias Social awareness · Week 11Students describe people and practice going beyond looks to character.
- Recordar con cariño Social awareness · Week 12Students learn the tradition and honor someone or something they are grateful for.
- La mesa de mi casa Social awareness · Week 13Students compare family meals and practice curiosity about other tables.
- Pedir con respeto Relationship skills · Week 14Students order food and practice choosing respectful language for each person.
- ¿Qué hace un buen amigo? Relationship skills · Week 15Students use "er" and "ir" verbs to define what good friends do.
- Decir que no con respeto Relationship skills · Week 16Students accept and decline invitations, practicing a kind and firm no.
- Tradiciones comparadas Social awareness · Week 17Students compare holiday traditions with "más que" and "menos que".
- Escuchar de verdad Relationship skills · Week 18Students run review conversations with a listening rule: repeat before you reply.
Q3 Mis decisiones
- Mis metas para el año Self-management · Week 19Students set a goal for the new year and name what could get in the way.
- Cuidar mi cuerpo y mi mente Self-management · Week 20Students learn body vocabulary and how stress shows up in the body.
- Más difícil de lo que parece Self-awareness · Week 21Students predict in Spanish how long they can hold their arms out, test it, and compare: "es más difícil de lo que parece".
- Rutinas que me ayudan Self-management · Week 21Students design a morning routine that sets up a good day.
- ¿Lo necesito o lo quiero? Responsible decision-making · Week 22Students shop on a budget and sort needs from wants.
- Mi estilo, mi decisión Responsible decision-making · Week 23Students describe clothing and talk about choosing for yourself, not for approval.
- Mi comunidad me necesita Social awareness · Week 24Students map community places and who they serve.
- Pedir y ofrecer ayuda Relationship skills · Week 25Students use "tú" commands to ask for and offer help.
- ¿Quién hizo el trabajo? Responsible decision-making · Week 26Students talk about technology and AI, and practice owning their own work.
- Pequeñas decisiones, gran impacto Responsible decision-making · Week 27Students use "deber" to weigh small daily choices for the planet.
Q4 Quién quiero ser
- Algo difícil que logré Self-awareness · Week 28Students tell the story of a school, sports, or hobby challenge they got through, real or imagined, in the preterite.
- Cómo he cambiado Self-awareness · Week 29Students describe who they were as kids and how they have grown.
- Ver el mundo con otros ojos Social awareness · Week 30Students plan a trip and imagine daily life through a local's eyes.
- Mis talentos y mi futuro Self-awareness · Week 31Students match their talents to careers and name one next step.
- ¿Es verdad? Responsible decision-making · Week 32Students judge headlines and practice saying "creo que" before believing.
- Resolver un conflicto Relationship skills · Week 33Students role play a disagreement and practice repair phrases.
- Una carta de agradecimiento Relationship skills · Week 34Students write a real thank you letter to someone at school.
- Mi año en español Self-awareness · Week 35Students look back at how their Spanish and they have grown.
- Lo que me llevo Relationship skills · Week 36Students present what they will carry from this class and thank classmates.
RoseThread Connect activities are drafted with the help of AI and shaped by educators. Students never have to share anything personal. Our five SEL skills are informed by CASEL's SEL Framework; RoseThread Learning is not affiliated with or endorsed by CASEL.