

Squiz Kids
Squiz Media
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom.There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
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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

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.

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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/


