

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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Jun 9, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, June 10 - Snow, snow everywhere!; NSW win State of Origin; Collingwood needs a coach; and whales blowing bubbles.
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. LINKSWhales bubble net feedinghttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2021/jun/09/researchers-confirm-first-sighting-of-humpback-whales-bubble-net-feeding-in-australia-videoJudy Garland’s famous Wizard of Oz songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZxmZmBfnUQUESTIONS 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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 8, 2021 • 10min
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!
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. LINKSCooper the titanosaurhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-07/qld-australias-largest-dinosaur-discovered-eromanga-outback/100196458 China’s wandering elephantshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/08/chinas-herd-of-wandering-elephants-takes-a-rest-after-500km-trekAddo-Carr’s running racehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-origin-eve-sprint-race-brad-fittler-couldn-t-bear-to-watch-20210608-p57z1t.htmlDonald Duck’s cartoon debuthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dowCyaP7IQUESTIONS 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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 7, 2021 • 10min
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.
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. LINKSCheeky cheetah videohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/cheetah-safari-video-serengeti-tanzania-wildlife-a8282676.htmlQUESTIONS 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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 6, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 7 June - Vaccinating the world; Cambodia’s hero rat retires; the second fastest woman in the world; and meet the dancing lemurs.
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. LINKSMagawa the mine-sniffing rathttps://apnews.com/article/cambodia-rats-science-720b6c755bc0aac8ab4cd390759c142cDancing lemurshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41YoxaNpj4QUESTIONS 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: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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 3, 2021 • 10min
Friday, June 4 - Project Venus has lift-off!; China’s three child policy; rattlesnakes on a plane; and My Lockdown Life unveiled.
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.Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 3, 2021 • 13min
My Lockdown Life - Week 1
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.

Jun 2, 2021 • 11min
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.
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. LINKSWoman v Bearhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8z-ay1A90oErriyon Knight breaks Bolt recordhttps://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/teen-machine-smashes-18yearold-usain-bolt-record/news-story/648417b8c409bc762ea38e2f2dfe8b65QUESTIONS 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: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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 1, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, June 2 - Here come electric cars; New Zealand’s Operation Hedgehog; Naomi Osaka out of French Open; and Perth’s hero Dad.
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. 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: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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 31, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, June 1 - Sea rescue in WA; Adelaide’s big chill; Origin heads to Townsville; and a teacher the fastest to climb Everest.
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. LINKSSouth Korea’s food waste revolutionhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-57278292QUESTIONS 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: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=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 30, 2021 • 11min
Monday, May 31 - Operation Neighbourhood; PNG’s chocolate frogs; My Lockdown Life; and Turnip the dancing tortoise.
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. LINKSChocolate frogshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/29/asia/chocolate-tree-frog-intl-scli-scn/index.htmlTurnip the dancing tortoisehttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/02/10/tortoise-dancing-video-orig-jk.cnn?iid=edition_homepage_video_zone-outbrainQUESTIONS 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: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 next week to see if you've been featured!Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


