Spanish · Spanish 1

SEL activities for ¡Así se dice! 1

15 RoseThread Connect activities matched to the chapters of ¡Así se dice! 1 (McGraw Hill). Each one teaches the chapter's content and builds one Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skill in about 20 minutes.

We look only at each book's table of contents (chapter titles and topics) to suggest activities that fit the flow of your course. We don't use or reproduce any textbook content, and your edition's chapter order may differ slightly. RoseThread Connect is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these publishers.

Lecciones preliminares

• ¿Cómo estás de verdad? Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students learn greetings and practice giving an honest answer instead of an automatic "bien".
• Mi nombre, mi historia Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students introduce themselves and share one true story about their name.
• Mi plan para calmarme Self-management · Spanish 1Students find the stressful moments in their day and plan a calming move for each.
• Pedir con respeto Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students order food and practice choosing respectful language for each person.
• Lo que me llevo Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students present what they will carry from this class and thank classmates.

Capítulo 1: ¿Cómo somos?

• Mis fortalezas Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students describe themselves with "ser" and name strengths a classmate sees in them.
• Más allá de las apariencias Social awareness · Spanish 1Students describe people and practice going beyond looks to character.

Capítulo 2: La familia y la casa

• Mi familia, tu familia Social awareness · Spanish 1Students describe family in ways that honor every kind of family.
• La mesa de mi casa Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare family meals and practice curiosity about other tables.

Capítulo 3: En clase y después

• Mi horario, mis metas Self-management · Spanish 1Students map their class schedule and set one goal for their hardest class.
• Lo que tengo que hacer Self-management · Spanish 1Students sort obligations and choices and plan what comes first.
• Una meta para el semestre Self-management · Spanish 1Students use "ir a" to write a semester goal and the first three steps.

Capítulo 4: ¿Qué comemos y dónde?

• La mesa de mi casa Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare family meals and practice curiosity about other tables.
• Pedir con respeto Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students order food and practice choosing respectful language for each person.
• ¿Qué hace un buen amigo? Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students use "er" and "ir" verbs to define what good friends do.

Capítulo 5: Deportes

• Lo que me importa Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students connect what they like to do with what they value.
• Decir que no con respeto Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students accept and decline invitations, practicing a kind and firm no.

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.