

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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Nov 21, 2023 • 11min
Wild wet weather and heatwave ahoy; Antarctica’s icy runway; Messi’s smelly jerseys; and who wants to go to Arandelle?
This podcast discusses the wild wet weather and heatwave in Australia, an icy runway in Antarctica, Messi's smelly jerseys auction, a new Frozen attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland, a kid's jokeathon competition, and a sponsored podcast episode about school funding. Quiz questions, shout outs, and reminders are also included.

Nov 20, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Jordan
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:Location of Jordan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan#/media/File:Jordan_(orthographic_projection).svgLong eared hedgehog: https://animalia.bio/long-eared-hedgehogDead Sea Science: https://video.link/w/ELitdMansaf recipe: https://theodehlicious.com/jordanian-mansaf-recipe/Make jameed at home: https://www.ehow.com/how_5636754_make-jameed-home.html

Nov 19, 2023 • 13min
Australia wins the Cricket World Cup; Mulletfest is almost upon us; meet the firefighting goats; and SpaceX gets ready to try, try, again.
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. LINKSShop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseMulletfest Australia: https://www.mulletfest.com.au/World Children’s Day Resources: https://www.savethechildren.org.nz/educationhub/world-childrens-day/Squiz 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

Nov 19, 2023 • 18min
Why kids should HIT PAUSE online - a conversation with YouTube's Rachel Lord
A conversation with Rachel Lord from YouTube Australia about their HIT PAUSE series of educational videos - encouraging kids to stop and consider the source of information they're getting online, as well as pausing and thinking about the consequences of pressing SHARE, LIKE or SEND.A conversation no parent - or child - can afford to miss ...EPISODE NOTES:YouTube's Hit Pause videos: https://youtube.com/hitpauseANZSquiz Kids' Newshounds program

Nov 16, 2023 • 9min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 17
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.

Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
An imminent Icelandic eruption; Bayern-Munich signs Aussie teen; Swift scammers are at it again; and it’s a Bluey Fest!
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 shortcut to earthquakes and volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/The moment Nestory Irankunda signed with Bayern-Munich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnIexMs6LswBluey Fest Bunting: https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/programs/bluey/craft/bluey-fest-bunting/102989036Bluey Fest party invitation: https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/programs/bluey/craft/bluey-fest-invitation/102992174About Bluey Fest: https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/programs/bluey/bluey-festThe Bluey video game: https://www.bluey.tv/blog/announcing-bluey-the-videogame/Squiz 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

Nov 14, 2023 • 11min
Minecraft movie back on track; Diwali sets a world record; Lion on the loose in Italy; and astronaut tool kit alert.
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. LINKSDiwali sets a world record: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/12/1212584838/millions-of-indians-set-a-world-record-celebrating-diwali-despite-air-quality-woThe Garfield Movie: Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssM7srcz49wSquiz 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

Nov 13, 2023 • 11min
Your Shortcut to... Bushfires
LINKS:Australian Fire Danger Rating System: https://afdrs.com.au/Top 10 fire retardant plants for each state: https://www.ozbreed.com.au/articles/top-10-fire-retardant-plants-by-state/Four-step guide to making a bushfire survival plan: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/36597/BFSP-Complete.pdfFiresticks: https://www.firesticks.org.au/Kimberly Land Council indigenous fire management: https://www.klc.org.au/indigenous-fire-management

Nov 12, 2023 • 11min
Protests in the streets; India’s festival of light; Aussie surfer rides brachiosaurus wave; and the bear who came to dinner.
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 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

Nov 9, 2023 • 9min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 10
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.