Squiz Kids

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Thursday, June 16 - Drama at the dance eisteddfod; a Socceroo says thank you; Pakistan on tea rations; and BTS takes a break. Jun 15, 2022

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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

Fred Hollows Humanity Award - 2022 Nomination Form

https://www.hollows.org/au/humanityaward

Q+A with Fred Hollows Humanity Award Junior Ambassadors ‘21

https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-fred-hollows-humanity-award-junior-ambassadors-2021/

Socceroo Awer Mabil’s incredible journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTE-Ujz1wNw

BTS’s announcement (10 million views and counting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t0iJ7F_k9Q

Squid Games Reality Show announcement: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-greenlights-squid-game-the-challenge-reality-competition-series

Apply to be a cast member! (21+): https://www.squidgamecasting.com/

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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Squiz Kids Q+A - Fred Hollows Humanity Award - Junior Ambassadors 2021 Jun 15, 2022

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Each year, the Fred Hollows Humanity Award recognises remarkable Year 6 kids from all over Australia making a difference in their community. In this special Squiz Kids Q+A we meet last year's winners.

If you are, or if you know a Year 6 kid that's done something remarkable to give back to the community - nominate for this year's awards at:

https://www.hollows.org/au/humanityaward

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Wednesday, June 15 - Lights out for five states?; an epic ride across Europe; man versus horse; and myths about ships. Jun 14, 2022

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‘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

Penalty shoot-out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX7J4QBhXyk

Louis and Sasha’s big adventure: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/scottish-adventurer-europe-horseback/index.html

Track their ride across Europe here: https://www.thebighoof.com/the-route

Man Versus Horse: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/06/13/sport/man-v-horse-ricky-lightfoot-spt-intl/index.html

More info on ships and sea levels: https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/ships-bumping-up-sea-levels-claim-doesnt-hold-water/

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

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Tuesday, June 14 - Doing chores makes you smarter; Boston’s wee problem; Sports stars aplenty in Queen’s honours list; and a new dinosaur found in Victoria. Jun 13, 2022

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‘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

Big wave hits Bondi

https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-wild-weather-coastline-battered-winds-giant-waves-warnings-updates/81645d14-d56f-4d45-9669-c5a90a32244b

A new meat-eating dinosaur for Australia? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/dinosaur-therapod-footprints-skenes-creek-great-ocean-road/101121278

A new spinosaur for Europe: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-06-10/dinosaur-largest-meat-eater-europe-found-isle-of-wight/101142412

Egypt’s new dino: https://phys.org/news/2022-06-bizarre-meat-eating-dinosaur-classic-fossil.html

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, June 10 - Petrol cars an endangered species; Ikea’s baby-name games; Mr Beast meets Willy Wonka; and why ugly fish need your help. Jun 09, 2022

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‘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

Mr. Beast’s Chocolate Factory: https://video.link/w/G2hwd

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, June 9 - Humpbacks are back baby!; Maroons in Origin upset; rockets have lift-off in the NT; and the end of the great phone charger scramble. Jun 08, 2022

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 for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, June 8 - Lettuce farmers in crisis; seaweed farms booming; beware the apps that track; and a showdown for two footy codes. Jun 07, 2022

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

Seaweed shakes: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220606-belizes-sweet-sustainable-seaweed-shakes

World Ocean Day Smackdown: https://worldoceanday.org/smackdown/

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

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Tuesday, June 7 - MinJee Lee our new sporting hero; the Alaskan husky that went walkabout; why giraffe necks are for headbutting; and Kung Fu Panda wins again. Jun 06, 2022

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

MinJee Lee’s putt for US Open victory

https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1533584154180427779

MinJee’s video message

https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1533627735523766273

The sweet Tweet from MinJee Lee’s brother

https://twitter.com/Minwoo27Lee/status/1533589077806678017

Leon the Iditarod dog’s reunion with his musher: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/06/05/lost-iditarod-dog-leon-found-safe-after-nearly-3-months/

Jack Black’s big MTV entrance

https://twitter.com/MTVAwards/status/1533611526644330498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1533611526644330498%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Fnews%2F2022-06-06%2Fmtv-movie-and-tv-awards-red-carpet-jennifer-lopez%2F101128636

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, June 6 - Paddington Bear visits the Palace; Ukraine’s Operation Lion Rescue; Soccer champ’s scorpion goal; and bad news for snake haters. Jun 05, 2022

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

Paddington Bear meets the Queen - VIDEO

https://honey.nine.com.au/royals/queen-platinum-jubilee-2022-queen-elizabeth-paddington-bear-skit/cb13b51b-7ebb-49b5-9a81-a27e2ec17f87

Alou Kuol’s scorpion goal

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/don-t-ask-me-how-i-ve-done-it-young-socceroo-alou-kuol-scores-scorpion-goal-20220605-p5ar4s.html

YouTube compilation of scorpion goals

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

Tiger Snake in a tree: https://video.link/w/QvIvd

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, June 3 - Houses made from lunchbox leftovers; the world’s largest plant; Steph Curry’s big weekend; and the lion that went to school. Jun 02, 2022

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

Mountain lion that went to school

https://apnews.com/article/california-san-francisco-wildlife-mateo-mountain-lions-e4eea3c0d8ef80a0ec18e5a827027822

Scripps Spelling Bee contestants - video

https://www.newsy.com/stories/spelling-bee-contestants-share-insights-on-competition/

Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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