Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Tuesday, June 15 - Head first for Aussie heroes; Wasabi the winning-est dog; Australia’s most expensive kelpie; and the man who was swallowed by a whale. Jun 14, 2021

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Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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.

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Wasabi the Pekinese and other winning dogs

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/12/us/gallery/westminster-dog-show-2021/index.html

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

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Friday, June 11 - The G7 Summit and you; Antarctica’s very own ocean; Olympic swimmers on your marks!; and the BTS burger meltdown. Jun 10, 2021

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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.

LINKS

BTS burger frenzy

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-10/mcdonalds-bts-meal-frenzy-sparks-virus-closures-in-indonesia/100204636

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Lockdown Life 2 : A Squiz Kids Special Jun 10, 2021

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For this special episode of Squiz Kids, Australia’s number one daily news podcast for kids, we asked the kids of Melbourne to tell us about life inside their fourth lockdown. Enjoy!

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Thursday, June 10 - Snow, snow everywhere!; NSW win State of Origin; Collingwood needs a coach; and whales blowing bubbles. Jun 09, 2021

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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.

LINKS

Whales bubble net feeding

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2021/jun/09/researchers-confirm-first-sighting-of-humpback-whales-bubble-net-feeding-in-australia-video

Judy Garland’s famous Wizard of Oz song

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

QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'

Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details!

1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?

2) What do you miss the most about school? Why?

3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?

4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?

5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?

What To Do:

Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all this week to see if you've been featured!

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 9 June - Australia’s first titanosaur; China’s wandering elephants; tennis champ Dylan Alcott does it again; and settle in for State of Origin! Jun 08, 2021

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.

LINKS

Cooper the titanosaur

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-07/qld-australias-largest-dinosaur-discovered-eromanga-outback/100196458

China’s wandering elephants

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/08/chinas-herd-of-wandering-elephants-takes-a-rest-after-500km-trek

Addo-Carr’s running race

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-origin-eve-sprint-race-brad-fittler-couldn-t-bear-to-watch-20210608-p57z1t.html

Donald Duck’s cartoon debut

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dowCyaP7I

QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'

Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details!

1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?

2) What do you miss the most about school? Why?

3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?

4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?

5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?

What To Do:

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, June 8 - A new princess is born; African cheetahs head to India; the world’s youngest golf champ; and parastronauts take to the skies. Jun 07, 2021

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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.

LINKS

Cheeky cheetah video

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/cheetah-safari-video-serengeti-tanzania-wildlife-a8282676.html

QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'

Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details!

1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?

2) What do you miss the most about school? Why?

3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?

4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?

5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?

What To Do:

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 7 June - Vaccinating the world; Cambodia’s hero rat retires; the second fastest woman in the world; and meet the dancing lemurs. Jun 06, 2021

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.

LINKS

Magawa the mine-sniffing rat

https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-rats-science-720b6c755bc0aac8ab4cd390759c142c

Dancing lemurs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41YoxaNpj4

QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in VICTORIA - 'My Lockdown Life'

Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details!

1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?

2) What do you miss the most about school? Why?

3) How are your mum and dad coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?

4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?

5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?

What To Do:

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, June 4 - Project Venus has lift-off!; China’s three child policy; rattlesnakes on a plane; and My Lockdown Life unveiled. Jun 03, 2021

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.

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Lockdown Life - Week 1 Jun 03, 2021

Show notes

We asked the kids of Victoria to tell us about life during the coronavirus lockdown. This is their audio diary.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, June 3 - Melbourne lockdown extended; Teen fights off bear to save her dogs; Aussies arrive for Olympics; and the fastest kid in the world. Jun 02, 2021

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.

LINKS

Woman v Bear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8z-ay1A90o

Erriyon Knight breaks Bolt record

https://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/teen-machine-smashes-18yearold-usain-bolt-record/news-story/648417b8c409bc762ea38e2f2dfe8b65

QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in VICTORIA - 'My Lockdown Life'

Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details!

1) What did you think and feel when you heard your state was going into lockdown again?

2) If you could talk to the Coronavirus, what would you say to it?

3) What advice would you give to kids who feel scared or sad about Coronavirus and lockdown?

4) What's the silliest or most fun thing your family does to pass the time in lockdown?

5) What’s the first thing you will do when you get out of lockdown?

What To Do:

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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