Spanish · Spanish 1

SEL activities for Auténtico 1

29 RoseThread Connect activities matched to the chapters of Auténtico 1 (Savvas). 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.

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• ¿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.

Tema 1A: ¿Qué te gusta hacer?

• Lo que me importa Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students connect what they like to do with what they value.

Tema 1B: Y tú, ¿cómo eres?

• 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.

Tema 2A: Tu día en la escuela

• 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.

Tema 2B: Tu sala de clases

• Las emociones tienen nombre Self-awareness · Spanish 1"Estar" for feelings teaches that a feeling is a state, not who you are.

Tema 3A: ¿Desayuno o almuerzo?

• La mesa de mi casa Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare family meals and practice curiosity about other tables.
• ¿Qué hace un buen amigo? Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students use "er" and "ir" verbs to define what good friends do.

Tema 3B: Para mantener la salud

• Cuidar mi cuerpo y mi mente Self-management · Spanish 1Students learn body vocabulary and how stress shows up in the body.

Tema 4A: ¿Adónde vas?

• Mi comunidad me necesita Social awareness · Spanish 1Students map community places and who they serve.
• Una meta para el semestre Self-management · Spanish 1Students use "ir a" to write a semester goal and the first three steps.

Tema 4B: ¿Quieres ir conmigo?

• Decir que no con respeto Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students accept and decline invitations, practicing a kind and firm no.

Tema 5A: Una fiesta de cumpleaños

• Mi familia, tu familia Social awareness · Spanish 1Students describe family in ways that honor every kind of family.
• Tradiciones comparadas Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare holiday traditions with "más que" and "menos que".
• Una carta de agradecimiento Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students write a real thank you letter to someone at school.

Tema 5B: ¡Vamos a un restaurante!

• Pedir con respeto Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students order food and practice choosing respectful language for each person.
• Más allá de las apariencias Social awareness · Spanish 1Students describe people and practice going beyond looks to character.
• Pedir y ofrecer ayuda Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students use "tú" commands to ask for and offer help.

Tema 6A: En mi dormitorio

• Mi estilo, mi decisión Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students describe clothing and talk about choosing for yourself, not for approval.
• Tradiciones comparadas Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare holiday traditions with "más que" and "menos que".

Tema 6B: ¿Cómo es tu casa?

• La mesa de mi casa Social awareness · Spanish 1Students compare family meals and practice curiosity about other tables.
• Rutinas que me ayudan Self-management · Spanish 1Students design a morning routine that sets up a good day.
• Pedir y ofrecer ayuda Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students use "tú" commands to ask for and offer help.

Tema 7A: ¿Cuánto cuesta?

• ¿Lo necesito o lo quiero? Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students shop on a budget and sort needs from wants.
• Mi estilo, mi decisión Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students describe clothing and talk about choosing for yourself, not for approval.

Tema 7B: ¡Qué regalo!

• Una carta de agradecimiento Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students write a real thank you letter to someone at school.
• Algo difícil que logré Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students tell the story of a school, sports, or hobby challenge they got through, real or imagined, in the preterite.

Tema 8A: De vacaciones

• Ver el mundo con otros ojos Social awareness · Spanish 1Students plan a trip and imagine daily life through a local's eyes.
• Algo difícil que logré Self-awareness · Spanish 1Students tell the story of a school, sports, or hobby challenge they got through, real or imagined, in the preterite.

Tema 8B: Ayudando en la comunidad

• Pequeñas decisiones, gran impacto Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students use "deber" to weigh small daily choices for the planet.
• Pedir y ofrecer ayuda Relationship skills · Spanish 1Students use "tú" commands to ask for and offer help.
• Rutinas que me ayudan Self-management · Spanish 1Students design a morning routine that sets up a good day.
• Mi comunidad me necesita Social awareness · Spanish 1Students map community places and who they serve.

Tema 9A: El cine y la televisión

• ¿Es verdad? Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students judge headlines and practice saying "creo que" before believing.

Tema 9B: La tecnología

• ¿Quién hizo el trabajo? Responsible decision-making · Spanish 1Students talk about technology and AI, and practice owning their own work.

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.