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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Jan 17, 2023 • 9min
Squiz the World goes to... Ireland
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:Gaelic football explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSOe-USZzokHurling explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biFcgUB98nsTraditional Irish stew: https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-irish-stew-recipe-435757
Jan 15, 2023 • 12min
Your Shortcut to... Sneakers
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS: Sustainable sneakers:https://goodonyou.eco/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-sneakers/ https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-sneakers
Jan 13, 2023 • 10min
Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Animal Kingdom
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about the ANIMAL KINGDOM for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins.
Jan 10, 2023 • 12min
Squiz the World goes to... Cuba
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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba#/media/File:CUB_orthographic.svg Classic Cuban cars: https://www.anywhere.com/cuba/travel-guide/classic-cars Buena Vista Social Club: https://www.buenavistasocialclub.com/ Ropa Vieja recipe: https://www.daringgourmet.com/best-ropa-vieja-the-national-dish-of-cuba/#recipe
Jan 8, 2023 • 17min
Your Shortcut to... Sharks
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.This podcast was brought to you in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council. To find out how you can help the ocean visit msc.org/foreverLINKSThe marine food web, and how overfishing affects it: https://youtu.be/57QaiexyAFg What is sustainable fishing? 15 minute film: https://youtu.be/OIsA8xQ7WbQ Where to find sustainable seafood: https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/where-to-buy-seafood-near-me The "insane biology" of hammerhead sharks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgTbQlfOSKE
Jan 6, 2023 • 10min
Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Sport
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about SPORT for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins.
Jan 3, 2023 • 11min
Squiz the World goes to... Latvia
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.LINKSArt Nouveau in Riga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaU0OJKinlU UNESCO's Oral and Intangible masterpieces: https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/00264-EN.pdf Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYIgwyML7WQ
Jan 1, 2023 • 13min
Your Shortcut to... YouTube
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS: Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: newshounds.squizkids.com.au The first YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw The first million-view video: Ronaldinho magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU7lsKcL2s The first billion-view video: Gangnam Style by PSY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 The Baby Shark video by PINKFONG Songs for Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w
Dec 30, 2022 • 9min
Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - New Year's Eve
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about NEW YEAR's EVE for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins.
Dec 27, 2022 • 11min
Squiz the World goes to... Peru
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:Machu Picchu 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnMa-Sm9H4k“Secrets of Machu Picchu” https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/secrets?loggedin=true&rnd=1667798431314Lomo saltado: https://www.eatperu.com/lomo-saltado-recipe/Peruvian ceviche: https://www.eatperu.com/ceviche-recipe/
