Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, June 21 - Record-breaking cold snap; Titanic search underway; Zombie lightning strike mix-up; and the best job in the world. Jun 20, 2023

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Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Classroom

Junee Chocolate Factory: https://www.juneelicoriceandchocolate.com/

Newshounds:

Zombi back pic: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid06tfLcv5ijoHbRoh7XqCEDRR9JruNLtPd9Yg1rd7TrWHLWDrVJKeWeGRcvysu2gfQl&id=100044323664953

Zombi front pic: https://www.deviantart.com/gorkafx/art/prothesic-makeup-6-11988852

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Mums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

Classroom Companion:

Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Squiz Kids Q+A - Sandra Bruce, National Portrait Gallery of Australia Jun 20, 2023

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What is art? What's a portrait? How might you have one of your very own works of art hung in the National Portrait Gallery of Australia? Sandra Bruce, curator extraordinaire, gives us the lowdown ...

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If you’re keen to learn more about the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and the portrait competition, Little Darlings, check out the gallery’s website, and there are a lot more museums in Canberra. Mums, Dads, and Teachers - check out the VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.

Tuesday, June 20 - Parliament passes the Voice bill; a Rubik Cube record; Kids learning life lessons and the plague of stinky, gooey bugs. Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Classroom

Rubiks cube

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jun/16/speed-cubing-world-record-broken-max-park-3-13-seconds-rubiks-cube-like-3x3x3-puzzle

Kids learning practical skills and doing good for the local community

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-18/volcano-produce-farmer-helps-hands-on-learning-and-food-share/102473418

Cricket invasion

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/17/mormon-crickets-nevada

Squiz Kids Shortcuts https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/refugees/

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Your Shortcut to... Refugees Jun 18, 2023

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Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

LINKS:

Refugee numbers at a glance: https://www.unhcr.org/en-au/figures-at-a-glance.html

Video of The Little Refugee being read aloud: https://video.link/w/gUpqd

Monday, June 19 - Khawaja the comeback king; Gaza’s horse nappies; Bear eats worker’s lunch; and why you’re never too old to be a pop princess. Jun 18, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Ashes trophy:

https://www.sportsadda.com/cricket/features/ashes-trophy-size-history-whats-written-on-it

Gaza’s ‘horse diapers’:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/horse-diapers-keep-gaza-streets-clean-2023-06-14/

Bear eats lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLOipGHcDNA

Bear Cam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brooks-falls-brown-bears-low

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsLvnFQW_yM

Juneteenth explained: https://youtu.be/e2NrHJpiQww

Kylie Minogue - Padam Padam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Cnazi_Fi0

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Saturday, June 17 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jun 16, 2023

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A fun kids vs adults quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Friday, June 16 - Tennis champ admits he’s human; the crazy cost of a creepy doll; sheep dog trials get underway; and a slithering bathroom intruder. Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Sea Turtle Dayhttps://www.seaturtleweek.com/world-sea-turtle-day

Doll auction https://www.businessinsider.com/creepy-looking-doll-destined-dumpster-sold-for-66k-at-auction-2023-6

Snake in Qld bathroomhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/snake-catcher-recounts-scary-moment-man-found-10kg-python-while-on-the-toilet/news-story/317b2cef27996f348a4bedb4322a6551

Ashes trophyhttps://www.sportsadda.com/cricket/features/ashes-trophy-size-history-whats-written-on-it

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Thursday, June 15 - The president facing prison; A surfer’s surprising fear; Big delays for kids movies; and watch out for pumpkin ice-cream! Jun 14, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Surfer who was scared of the sea: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/07/sport/rio-waida-surfing-indonesia-spt-intl/index.html

Vegetable waste turned into ice cream”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-08/cauliflower-pumpkin-ice-cream-from-food-waste/102452304?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=abc_rural_roundup_sfmc_20230609&utm_term=&utm_id=2104903&sfmc_id=363847610

Movie delays: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/disney-delays-avatar-star-wars-films-in-major-shakeup-20230614-p5dgds.html

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

#Sponsored

Mums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Squiz the World goes to... Sri Lanka Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Wednesday, June 14 - Star Wars planet system discovered; Netherlands very fishy doorbell; Nuggets win their first NBA championship; and Squiz-E sniffs out a fake. Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Rare planet discovered: https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/rare-planet-resembling-home-of-luke-skywalker-discovered/news-story/331fae58a7265a4396b7de684c7b21c8

The ‘Fish Doorbell’: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/fish-doorbell-netherlands-website-utrecht

How a lock works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmZ7hBMTY8Q

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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