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Dec 25, 2022 • 12min

Your Shortcut to... Fireworks

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS:Fireworks over Beijing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZa9IeQO1DURecord-breaking fireworks in the UAE -2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kEbgLq33Y2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNCy3uWDJWM2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMcLazxC7UHow fireworks work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ixjhzwr_E
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Dec 23, 2022 • 10min

Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Christmas

Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about CHRISTMAS for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. 
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Dec 18, 2022 • 13min

Your Shortcut to... The World's Christmas Menu

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS: Mattak in Greenland: https://guidetogreenland.com/travel-blogs/lisa-germany/food-tasting-whale-blubber-and-mattak-are-you-brave-enough/?affiliate=5 Smalahove: https://travelfoodatlas.com/traditional-norwegian-smalahove-recipe Chinese peace apples: https://news.cgtn.com/news/7a41544d31457a6333566d54/index.html
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Dec 15, 2022 • 12min

Friday, 16 December - Santa all set for his big night; France Argentina in World Cup final; the dad who outswam the kids; and our last pod for 2022.

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 Santa Tracker - websitehttps://www.noradsanta.org/en/ Santa Tracker phone number:The NORAD Santa Tracker phone line is + 1-877-HI-NORAD (+1-877-446-6723) Santa’s househttps://www.zillow.com/house/santas-house/ Nicholas Santos’ swimhttps://twitter.com/WorldAquatics/status/1602981270098612224?cxt=HHwWgMConZy-974sAAAA Olivia gets a haircut for charityhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CmFVdOmhxPc/?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc%3D Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms: www.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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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Dec 14, 2022 • 12min

Thursday, December 15 - Dreaming of a White Christmas; cheering for Africa’s underdogs; a clean power breakthrough; and Australia’s golden girl strikes again.

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.  LINKSWhite Christmas official Bing Crosby video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ryZdpEHqM Skiing Santas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKodc0wMHE Women’s 4x100m (Emma McKeon at 2:35): https://wwos.nine.com.au/swimming/fina-world-swimming-championships-2022-emma-mckeon-australian-4x100m-womens-freestyle-relay-team-wins-gold-breaks-world-record-video/25e50b6f-abab-4c12-85d9-77f41d8a9e6a  Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/
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Dec 13, 2022 • 11min

Wednesday, December 14 - Netball changes uniform rules; Tanzania’s clumsy lion; fighting fake news in Fiji; and how to take a meteoroid shower tonight.

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 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awardshttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/comedy-wildlife-photography-2022-winners-scli-intl-scn/index.html Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/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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Dec 13, 2022 • 9min

Squiz the World goes to... Brazil

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:Boto dolphins:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJgvabihQ8Feijoada recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/feijoada
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Dec 12, 2022 • 10min

Tuesday, December 13 - Space mission a success as Orion splashes down; Arkansas’ 18yo mayor; new app to fight bluebottle stings; English football’s new cat mascot.

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 Orion splashes downhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63937345 https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2022/12/12/orion-splashes-down/ Skiing Santas - 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKodc0wMHE Eternity - Kpop’s virtual reality starshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQMg8-Ku3JI Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/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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Dec 11, 2022 • 11min

Monday, December 12 - Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.

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 Frog ID:https://www.frogid.net.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-dCcBhBQEiwAeWidtbsH8Ze7sEhUMp4e-6tsqu3QM4zCkSnrWRhZ8MXb-fs6qnnoHfOmPxoC8MAQAvD_BwE Tangalooma Pumahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-08/feral-cat-tangalooma-puma-caught-crow-in-stomach-moreton-island/101742590 Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au 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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Dec 11, 2022 • 10min

Your Shortcut to... Hanukkah

It's a religious celebration with candles, games, yummy food and sometimes presents... and no, we're not talking about Christmas. LINKS: Classic potato latkes: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015533-classic-potato-latkesIsraeli donut recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/sufganiyot-israeli-donuts.htmlMake your own dreidel: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/easy-hanukkah-dreidel-craft-kids/How to play dreidel: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/

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