

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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Dec 24, 2023 • 11min
Your Shortcut to... Christmas Traditions Around the World
LINKS:Christmas traditions all over the world: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/KFC Japan's 2021 menu: https://www.kfc.co.jp/lp/xmas2021/San Fernando's Giant Lantern Festival gallery: https://giantlanterns.com/gallery/Ukranian Kutya recipe: https://natashaskitchen.com/kutia-recipe-sweet-wheat-berry-pudding/

Dec 21, 2023 • 11min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Christmas
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute News Quiz. And because it's the holidays we've take it up a notch with special kid-friendly topics.

Dec 19, 2023 • 9min
Holiday Repeat: Squiz Kids Book Club - April

Dec 17, 2023 • 30min
Squiz Kids - Joke-a-thon
A selection of jokes sent in by Squiz Kids... Get ready to have a giggle!

Dec 14, 2023 • 13min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Toys and Games
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.

Dec 13, 2023 • 16min
Our Fight Against Fake News
Squiz Kids' Bryce and Amanda discuss teaching media literacy to kids: teaching them to be critical consumers of media is the new frontier in education - and the early success that 'Newshounds', their media literacy resource for classrooms, has had.

Dec 11, 2023 • 8min
Squiz the World goes to... Tonga
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.

Dec 7, 2023 • 10min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, December 8
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.

Dec 6, 2023 • 13min
A League of Aussie Legends; Big Ben makes a fashion statement?; an Aussie on the moon; and a runaway Rudolph.
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. LINKSAustralasia’s top sporting teams: data: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/panthers-named-australasia-s-best-sports-team-ahead-of-an-esports-side-in-11th-place-20231205-p5ep50.html?instance=2023-12-06-06-49-AEDT&jobid=30065018&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&mbnr=MzE0NDQ1OTU&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh&utm_content=editors_picks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-12-06Big Ben seemingly in a yellow jacket: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZIZLMN1yr/?hl=enAustralia’s Moon Roo-ver mission with NASA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRzZHLuCSiM&t=48sAll about Hanukkah for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbue5GCLae4Shop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseSquiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz 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

Dec 5, 2023 • 13min
The King to visit Down Under; Wales’ bomb in a garden; Return of the sand-surfing mole; and Australia’s greatest mullet.
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 Christmas Card AppealSend a Christmas card to an aged care resident today! Mail your cards to: Connected AU, 107 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW, 2830South Africa’s golden mole https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/30/back-from-the-brink-de-wintons-golden-mole-feared-extinct-rediscovered-after-86-years-aoeMulletFest pics https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/gallery/2023/dec/04/grubby-and-extreme-mulletfest-2023-in-picturesMullet Fest Winner: video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFVM5NKjZo0Shop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseSquiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz 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