Squiz Kids

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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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