Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Tuesday, June 13 - Amazing Amazon survival story; double-decker plane seats; King’s birthday honours; and the fish that walks on its hands. Jun 12, 2023

Show notes

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

Amazon survival story: https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-65864784

Weird airline seat arrangement: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/chaise-longue-double-level-airplane-seat-returns/index.html

Fish that walks on its hands: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/20/world/australian-handfish-photograph-c2e-spc-intl-scn/index.html

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of The Year: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-11/australian-geographic-nature-photographer-of-the-year-sa-museum/102460898

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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

Your Shortcut to... Blood Jun 11, 2023

Show notes

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

LINKS:

Donuts and sprinkles to understand blood types: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/news-and-stories/trending-research/blood-types-and-doughnuts

CBC Cookies: https://video.link/w/XSLvd

Blood Model in a Jar: https://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/components-blood-activity-kids/

Operation Ouch—What is Blood Made of?: https://video.link/w/wSLvd

A Drop of Blood book: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780060091101/a-drop-of-blood/

A Drop of Blood read aloud on video, with hilarious vampire voice: https://video.link/w/cULvd

Saturday, June 10 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jun 09, 2023

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

Friday, June 9 - Welcome to Paradise, K’Gari officially renamed; wildfires in Canada; Messi to Miami and Elephants do yoga. Jun 08, 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

K’gari celebrates name change

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-07/traditional-owners-celebrate-fraser-island-name-change-to-kgari/102410130?fbclid=IwAR2StGy0oGpjGN5_bOl35RieVo3ULqWcL4NOraXaXNJNKIvWodiNeFR2TDU_aem_th_ARJXuDj35eWah8FkjSYVJsZF01uy1N5dnLm-bVYhTO8ac7nZH1_kadd4a1jNd92ZHu8

Pictures of New York under a smoke haze

https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/canada-wildfires-smoke-nyc-photos/

Elephants do yoga!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/07/zoo-elephants-yoga-houston/

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 8 - XBox busted for data collection; the world’s stinkiest fruit; alien spaceships here on Earth; and mussel poo to the rescue! Jun 07, 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

Mussel poo to the rescue: https://www.science.org/content/article/mussel-poop-may-help-clear-oceans-microplastics

The Bristol Stool Chart: https://www.continence.org.au/bristol-stool-chart

Does the USA have UFOs?: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/whistleblower-ufo-alien-tech-spacecraft

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

Squiz the World goes to... Portugal Jun 06, 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.

LINKS:

World record Big Wave surf: https://www.surfer.com/features/new-world-record-set-for-biggest-wave-ever-surfed/

Portugese tart recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/269064/portuguese-custard-tarts-pasteis-de-nata/#recipe-body

Wednesday, June 7 - The new plan to save our seas; swimming in the Seine; A Moose stops traffic and sniffing out online scams. Jun 06, 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

Moose on highway

Disclaimer: This content contains offensive language. Attempts have been made to cover up certain words, but if watching in a classroom environment, keep the audio on silent.

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/05/23/baby-moose-fail-moos-cprog-orig-bdk.cnn

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

Tuesday, June 6 - School life in war torn Ukraine; An unusual Guinness World Record; Milestone for a monster croc; and message in a bottle in outer space. Jun 05, 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

Ukraine kids finishing school

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-05/evidence-suggests-russia-targeting-ukraine-schools/102424458

Zoey the dog and her long tongue

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/video-us-dog-achieves-guinness-world-record-for-longest-tongue-measuring-12-7cm-4093444

Cassius the Crocodile turns 120

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-05/cassius-worlds-largest-crocodile-120th-birthday-green-island/102435256

Space age message in a bottle

https://europa.nasa.gov/message-in-a-bottle/sign-on/

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... The Deep Sea Jun 04, 2023

Show notes

A deep dive into the mysteries of the Deep Sea ...

Monday, June 5 - Operation: Whale rescue; Sandstorm in the Suez; Mega dino find in Victoria; and big wins for teenage chess and spelling bee champs. Jun 04, 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

Whale rescue off Port Kembla: https://www.9news.com.au/national/whale-rescue-mission-port-kembla-wollongong-nsw/503ec9dc-78c1-49af-b8b8-c9677b7b74ba

Sandstorm at the Suez Canal: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-65788250

Spelling Bee (including words that eliminated some competitors): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/other-sports/news/scripps-national-spelling-bee-live-results-words-list-2023/rmapcx50pio0xgqsmwjbstkh

Why isn’t a Pterodactyl a Dinosaur?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWYY9qMM1A&t=11s

Watch a pterosaur fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZfZy0X2zU&t=51s

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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