

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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Aug 17, 2023 • 8min
Friday, August 18 - 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.LINKShttps://bullyingnoway.gov.au/preventing-bullying/national-day-of-action-against-bullying-and-violence

Aug 16, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, August 17 - Brave Matildas bow out; Italian volcano spews lava; Squiz-E sniffs a fake; and XBox cracks down on naughty gamers.
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. LINKSMt Etna erupts: VIDEO: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/aug/15/mount-etna-eruption-flight-cancellations-catania-airport-sicily-videoSquiz Kids Shortcut: Earthquakes + Volcanoeshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/XBox rules https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/15/xbox-enforcement-strike-system/Squiz 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

Aug 15, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, August 16 - Miracle at sea for Aussie surfers; China’s shop on a cliff face; Matilda madness takes hold; and Baboons 1 - Cheetah 0.
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 on a cliff facehttps://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/this-tiny-store-hangs-from-a-large-cliff-in-china-sells-snacks-to-rock-climbers-4298365Cheetah vs Baboonshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4t7208qkPc&t=2sSquiz 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

Aug 14, 2023 • 11min
Your Shortcut to... Book Week
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS:Spiritual Milk for Boston Babes cover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_Milk_for_Boston_Babes#/media/File:Spiritual_Milk_for_Boston_Babes.jpgThe Bestsellers List: https://www.infoplease.com/culture-entertainment/journalism-literature/top-ten-best-selling-childrens-books-all-timeThe Little Prince, narrated by Kenneth Branagh (1 hour 45 minutes, 1.4 million views): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APG1upS8LDwThe Very Hungry Caterpillar animation (7 minutes, 196 million views!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY

Aug 13, 2023 • 11min
Monday, August 14 - Matildas make history again; New Zealand’s dinner robot; Indigenous fashion awards; and the snake that fell from the sky.
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. LINKSNational Indigenous Fashion Award winners: https://nifa.com.au/nifa-2023-winners/Let’s go, King Stingray (official music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEiiCnIAwkgTreaty, Yothu Yindi (original version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf-jHCdafZYSnake in the loohttps://apnews.com/article/snake-toilet-home-arizona-69468bc279d5ac12b63656784a2d1cd4Squiz 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

Aug 10, 2023 • 9min
Friday, August 11 - 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.

Aug 9, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, August 10 - Typhoon shuts down Scout jamboree; England names it’s Cat Of The Year; Matildas prep for battle with France; and the World Dog Surfing Championships.
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. LINKSWorld Dog Surfing Championshipshttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/08/06/exp-world-dog-surfing-championships-080605aseg2-cnni-world.cnnZebby the wonder cathttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHBra3gfMDMSquiz 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

Aug 8, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, August 9 - Matildas bigger than Origin; Barbie sells a billion; the bear that became a burglar; and the wheelie bin that went on a holiday.
LINKSHank the Tank https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66429736Binny the wheelie binhttps://metro.co.uk/2023/08/03/neighbours-ask-family-to-take-bin-out-and-they-had-wheelie-good-day-19255312/?ico=mosaic_weirdSquiz 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

Aug 7, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Taiwan
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:An introduction to Taiwan's indigenous tribes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqTBboik5j8Dai's House of Unique Stink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMEz4tSaqNIBeef noodle soup recipe: https://nationalfoods.org/recipe/national-dish-of-taiwan-beef-noodle-soup/

Aug 6, 2023 • 9min
Monday, August 7 - Garma Festival backs the Voice; Twitch streamer Kai Cenat in hot water; India shoots for the Moon; and the Matilda’s big night out out.
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. LINKSThe great sun bear debate: VIDEOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHBra3gfMDMSquiz 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