Wednesday, May 31 - Fake news figures revealed; Walking the tightrope in Italy; Russia’s sneaky spy whale; and it’s State of Origin time!

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

Italian tightrope walk record: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/05/28/tightrope-walker-record-milan-loreni-js-cprog-orig.cnn

Russian spy whale?: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/29/suspected-russia-trained-spy-whale-reappears-off-swedens-coast

Facts about otters (for World Otter Day): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkPGdKRxN1E

Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

https://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