Squiz Kids Tuesday, February 14 - A UFO hat trick; arresting Turkish builders; NOT hugging cows for Valentine’s Day; and Aussie Superbowl history made.
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.
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LINKS
Fundraising ideas for kids: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/charity-fundraising-ideas
Emergency Action Alliance: https://emergencyaction.org.au/turkeysyriaearthquake
Red Cross earthquake appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/earthquakes/
UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquake
Your Shortcut to … Valentine’s Day https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/valentines-day/
Dig Deeper:
National Apology to the Stolen Generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiLnsFyAVqE
Closing the Gap targets (includes true/false quiz data): https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement/targets
The story behind Hindu Worship of cows (Short on time? Start at 4:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0ZVXMReBg
An animated guide to Hinduism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBEEuYIWwY
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