However, overall it is probably more common to say nos vemos or hasta mañana if you want to say goodbye in Spanish the “normal” way. But, you’re not really saying goodbye to a crocodile or an alligator in English, either. They are also quite nonsensical, and the last word doesn’t really add anything to the meaning – just a rhyme. In other Spanish-speaking places, you will instead hear “Me las piro, vampiro” (“I’m heading out, vampire”) or adiós, corazón de arroz (“bye, heart of rice”), which are literally quite different, but put across the same meaning with the same sort of rhyming vibe. So in Aus, we know the 'correct' response is the crocodile one, but I guess at some point we added it because kids think toilet paper is funny. You can think of this as the Chilean way of saying “See you later, alligator.” It literally means “Goodbye, fish” which is has a rhyming and sing-songy feel in Spanish (like “In a while, crocodile!” does in English). Following the farewell 'See ya later alligator,' do any of you say 'Don't forget the toilet paper' Because we do in Aus Edit: Hi, completely forgot about this post. In some locales, a more colloquial and regionally-appropriate version would be something like “chao pescao”. 3 things you can say in Spanish instead of “see you later”, alligator” Hasta luego, cocodrilo (or “En un rato, cocodrilo.”)īut, that’s not so common to say, and doesn’t rhyme quite so well.What is the equivalent of this send-off in Spanish? Literally, you could say: If you'd like to see all of the wonderful things I spend way too much time pinning, click on my "Follow Me!" heart button to the right.In English, there is a popular children’s rhyme to say goodbye to someone: Thanks for visiting! Feel free to PIN anything from my site. I really think you and yours, will look forward to ending your day in this positive way! Click on the link to view/download See you later Alligator good-bye poem packet If it’s yours, please dash me an e-mail so I can give you credit, and link to your site. I found this on the Internet in several places so I don’t know who to give credit to. Finally, I’ve also included an additional Good-bye Song to the tune of Up On The Roof Top. ![]() a mouse would squeak their verse quietly, as they scampered on all fours to the door.ĥ. They can quietly line up, walking and sounding like that animal, as they recite their verse. That will be the phrase they get to recite. Toss the animal cards into a basket and have students select one. ![]() Make extra sets to turn into Memory Match Concentration games and an "I Have' Who Has?" game. Traceable animal word cards with matching picture cards to help students learn these words + a cover to make an Itty Bitty booklet. ![]() They will enjoy taking this booklet home and sharing it with their families.Ĥ. Children cut and glue an animal to the matching numbered box. ![]() A traceable booklet so students can get used to reading, writing and learning the verses. Hang a copy of the poem on the door, + enlarge a copy to have by your circle time where everyone can read it.ģ. They can say their verse, wave good-bye and get in line. I've included enough verses so each child can recite one as they line up to go home. Print off 2, glue them back-to-back and suspend from your ceiling over the door as a reminder.Ģ. This 23-page packet, is chock full of goodies that include:ġ. Oh to be able to do that again! Yup, been there, done that, when the bones were not degenerating and I wasn’t shrinking like the Wicked Witch of the West, after a thunderstorm. You bet your snake-skin boots they are Trust me, after hearing some of these diddy’s, you will never want to say a simple ‘Bye’ or ‘See ya’ ever again 1. I’ve also provided a YouTube link to Bill Haley and the Comets rock and roll song version, complete with cool swing dancing. Click on it now to check out her awesome site! I’ve provided a link to her page in the packet. It’s been around along time, so it’s kid-tested and teacher-approved. Try the popular “See You Later Alligator - After While Crocodile" poem. I designed and posted this last summer, and it was such a hit, that I'm revisiting it again for a back-to-school tip.Īre you looking for an easy and fun way to end your day? One that will grab your students’ attention, help you transition them to going home when everyone is exhausted, and hopefully something that they will look forward to, so that transition is not so difficult?
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