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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?

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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... Bushfires Nov 13, 2023

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LINKS:

Australian Fire Danger Rating System: https://afdrs.com.au/

Top 10 fire retardant plants for each state: https://www.ozbreed.com.au/articles/top-10-fire-retardant-plants-by-state/

Four-step guide to making a bushfire survival plan: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/36597/BFSP-Complete.pdf

Firesticks: https://www.firesticks.org.au/

Kimberly Land Council indigenous fire management: https://www.klc.org.au/indigenous-fire-management

Protests in the streets; India’s festival of light; Aussie surfer rides brachiosaurus wave; and the bear who came to dinner. Nov 12, 2023

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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.

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

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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

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 10 Nov 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 that just was.

Internet crash cripples the country; Kangaroos on the run in Poland; Aussie cricket’s new hero; and who wants to play Fortnite for a job? Nov 08, 2023

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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

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

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Classroom Companion:

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

Winning the Cup Without a Fight; a festive forest for Christmas; the gooey green mystery; and chatting with cats. Nov 07, 2023

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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

Green goop under New York City: https://nypost.com/2023/11/03/metro/nycs-green-slime-spotted-bubbling-up-from-underground/

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

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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... Mexico Nov 06, 2023

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LINKS:

Inside the Pyramid of Cholula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCD__zVfChE

Mole poblano recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/wprm_print/2190

Pandas in play in China visit; Galapagos Islands’ strawberry squid; Big win for Aussie cricketers; and playing Quidditch in Africa. Nov 05, 2023

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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

Uganda’s quidditch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74xX328BNCI

Galapagos’ strawberry squid: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mysterious-galapagos-reefs-harbor-strawberry-squid-and-other-fantastic-creatures/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

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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

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 3 Nov 02, 2023

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

Albo goes to China; Queensland fires flare; Earl the gold star kelpie; and the moose that went to school. Nov 01, 2023

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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

Moose goes to school

Earl the kelpie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-10-30/tasmanian-kelpie-earl-wins-title-of-best-working-dog/103039024?utm_source=squiztoday&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=wednesday-1-november-harder-better-faster-stronger

Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Halloween https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/halloween/

Squiz Kids Shortcut to Autism https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/all-about-autism/

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

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