

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 27, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, June 28 - The fight against fake news; Belgium’s shot-putting hurdler; Aussie women’s Ashes victory; and pets flying first class.
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. LINKSShot putter runs the hurdles: https://twitter.com/eurosport/status/1672718793234169857Jet-setting pets:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-25/pets-fly-in-cabin-of-skye-charter-jets-between-uk-and-australia/102517410Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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?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

Jun 26, 2023 • 10min
Tuesday, June 27 - A failed military mutiny in Russia; The world’s most remote post office; a surfing seal; and the biggest gathering of Dolly Partons.
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. LINKSThe World’s most remote post officehttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/port-lockroy-penguin-post-office-antarctica/index.htmlSurfing Seal https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/06/22/surfing-seal-moos-cprog-orig-bdk.cnnDolly Parton Imitatorshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/23/dolly-parton-day-world-record-ireland/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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?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

Jun 25, 2023 • 9min
Your Shortcut to... The Ashes
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

Jun 25, 2023 • 9min
Monday, June 26 - Here comes the Hajj; Japan’s alpaca cuddles; Young Archie winners announced; and the world’s ugliest dog.
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. LINKSThe Hajj: explained: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/what-is-hajj-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-muslim-pilgrimageThe Hajj: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qCjyTEcWfAYoung Archie winners: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/young-archie/2023/Squiz Kids Q+A with National Portrait Gallery’s Sandra Bruce:https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-sandra-bruce-national-portrait-gallery/World’s Ugliest Dog Competition: https://people.com/pets/the-ugliest-dogs-in-the-world/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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?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

Jun 23, 2023 • 10min
Saturday, June 24 - Bumper Winter Holiday Kids vs Adults S'Quiz - Music
Test to see who knows more about music - from the piano to the pop charts. Will it be the kids or adults who emerge victorious?

Jun 22, 2023 • 11min
Friday, June 23 - Dingoes on K’gari; the European island that’s phone free; thieves steal a velociraptor and Tay Tay mania takes over.
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. LINKSSquiz Kids Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomSquiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/An island off Finland goes phone freehttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/finnish-phone-free-island/index.htmlTaylor Swift tour explainerhttps://www.9news.com.au/national/taylor-swift-eras-tour-australia-when-do-tickets-go-on-sale-cost-everything-to-know-explainer/a00f2415-09d8-4c3b-969d-2b78e83d2444Classroom 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-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

Jun 22, 2023 • 9min
Squiz Kids Book Club - June
LINKSThis month's featured Walker Books:Junior Book —The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucida GiffordMiddle Grades Book —Twitch by M. G. LeonardMolly's favourite author:Morris GleitzmanMolly's favourite books: The war that saved my life by Kimberley Brubaker BradleyInto thin air by Paul Harrison, illustrated by Doreen LangAuthor M.G. Leonard reads from her book, TwitchThe Wolves of Greycoat Hall Holiday Activities Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here!

Jun 21, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, June 22 - Big day for Aussie sport; Robots roam an airport; India’s pigeon police force; and meet 11 year old Farmer Joe.
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. LINKSSquiz Kids Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomCarrier pigeons https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-police-retain-carrier-pigeons-backstop-against-disasters-2023-06-20/Singapore police robotshttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/18/asia/police-robots-singapore-security-intl-hnk/index.html11 year old Farmer Joehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/11-yo-farmer-joe-dreamed-of-being-farmer/#SponsoredMums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-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

Jun 21, 2023 • 11min
Squiz Kids Q+A - Russell Jackson, National Zoo + Aquarium
Ever wanted to know what life is like as a zookeeper? Hop into this chat with Russell Jackson from Canberra's National Zoo + Aquarium to learn what it's like to work with animals, how an unlikely friendship sprung up between Zama the dog and Solo the cheetah - and how you can even stay overnight at the zoo and be woken by a giraffe sticking its head in your window!#SponsoredMums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.

Jun 20, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Vietnam
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:Map of Vietnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam#/media/File:Vietnam_(orthographic_projection).svgA kid explains the Vietnam war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ5SpNyY7nAYour shortcut to... refugees: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/refugees/Crazy motorbike traffic in Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RNXcSHVBlAHong Son Doong cave (short on time? Start at 3:30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og_1u8RFmuIRecipe for Phò: https://www.recipetineats.com/vietnamese-pho-recipe/


