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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Oct 16, 2023 • 12min
Squiz the World goes to... Canada
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:Learn to say Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik: https://www.cbc.ca/kids/watch/video/1873627203893Wild Canada: National Geographic Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqBk3SC2tOwCanadian wildlife A-Z: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/location/north-america/canada/Poutine recipe: https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/authentic-canadian-poutine-recipe/
Oct 15, 2023 • 13min
Monday, October 16 - Australia votes No; 16 yo mayors in Malta; big weekend sports wrap; and is Tay Tay bigger than Barbie?
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. LINKSGang Gang’s Guide To Referendums https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/#Sponsored Nightshade Revenge – https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/book/9781529517422-2/Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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
Oct 12, 2023 • 9min
Friday, October 13 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.
Oct 11, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, October 12 - Australia votes on the Voice; Fake snake in South America; Fat Bear Week crowns a winner; and dogs go to church.
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. LINKSGang Gang’s Guide To Referendums https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/Fake snake video: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/snake-chasing-man-video/Fat Bear Week winners: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-11/fat-bear-week-2023-winner-128-grazer-runnerup-32-chunk/102962228Squiz Kids Shortcut to Girl Power! https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/girl-power-shortcut/Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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
Oct 10, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, October 11 - Cricket at the Olympics ; a running world record; big-hearted netballers; and a pug parade
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. LINKSMarathon world recordA pug parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cx5WS-aEYMSquiz Kids Shortcut to Girl Power! https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/girl-power-shortcut/ Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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?
Oct 9, 2023 • 10min
Your Shortcut to... Girl Power
Oct 8, 2023 • 12min
Monday, October 9 - Trouble brewing in the Middle East; Bear on a boat in Florida; Simone Biles is gymnastics’ GOAT; and a necklace made of giraffe poo.
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. LINKSSimone Biles is the GOAT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8qabEpJpY Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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
Oct 5, 2023 • 8min
Friday, October 6 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.
Oct 4, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, October 5 - Victory for vaccine creators, a skydiving centenarian, fast food fakery and the bed bug busters!
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 The Nobel Prizes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-nobel-prizes/ Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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
Oct 3, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, October 4 - School’s back with wild weather welcome; meet Japan’s robo-wolf; online gamers win gold; and it’s Fat Bear Week!
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. LINKSRobo-wolf: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66737051Fat Bear Week: Voting Page https://explore.org/fat-bear-weekFat Bear Week hype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbAAcQwj1gs Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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.auRobo-wolf image from ViralPress
