Squiz Kids

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Sep 7, 2023 • 9min

Friday, September 8 - 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.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 10min

Thursday, September 7 - Platypus sniffer dogs and cocky hunters; Shark scare in New Zealand; TikTok’s fake Karen videos; and Barbie fans gone wild.

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. LINKSGlossy black cockatoohttps://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/glossy-black-cockatoo/Great Glossy Counthttps://glossyblack.org.au/great-glossy-count/Fisherman vs seal vs sharkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkXcam1TQcBarbie collectorhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-27/russian-barbie-fans-to-see-film-in-big-screen/102781316Pink househttps://www.eatonhousestudio.com/h-o-u-s-eSquiz 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
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Sep 5, 2023 • 10min

Wednesday, September 6 - A fiery alert for Queensland; corgis in crowns; a hot air head-to-head; and a magnificent 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. LINKSA royal corgi parade: https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-corgis-parade-b4d15b4e5d787ee550fd6fa51a34ffb9The queen and her corgis: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62823074The world’s longest female mullet: https://news.sky.com/story/tennessee-woman-sets-record-for-worlds-longest-female-mullet-12952078Squiz 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
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Sep 4, 2023 • 10min

Squiz the World goes to... Afghanistan

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:Bushkazi video (warning, does contain images of a dead calf): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIqbpXtQUcKabuli palaw recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/kabuli-palaw-rice-carrots-and-sultanas
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Sep 3, 2023 • 12min

Monday, September 4 - States prohibit plastics; a squelchy celebration, India’s solar investigation; and a bull rides shotgun

Bans on single-use plastic items in Australia and the crazy Tomatina Festival in Spain. India's Sun Mission to study the sun's outer layers. Farmer Lee Meyer takes his bull on car rides. Man drives a ball down the highway. Interview with Education Minister coming up. Trivia, birthday shoutouts, and classroom shoutouts.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 10min

Friday, September 1 - 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.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 10min

Thursday, August 31 - Let the referendum race begin; Loch Ness monster search results; Squiz-E sniffs a Voice fake; and miniature goat yoga.

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: a two-part podcast series for kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/Squiz Today: Voice Referendum Resource Centre (for big people)https://www.thesquiz.com.au/voicereferendum/Miniature goat yoga https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-27/miniature-goat-yoga-stress-release-dimboola/102770332Squiz 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
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Aug 30, 2023 • 13min

Gang-Gang's Guide to Referendums - Episode One

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime.Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain.Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy.LinksClassroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/
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Aug 30, 2023 • 9min

Gang-Gang's Guide to Referendums - Episode Two

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime.Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain.Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy.LinksClassroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/
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Aug 29, 2023 • 12min

Wednesday, August 30 - Blue supermoon tonight; England’s bog-snorkelling championships; meet the mini-rodeo riders; and Gang-Gang’s Guide To Referendums.

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 Gravy Wrestling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/worldgravywrestlingchampionships/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-wacky-world-gravy-wrestling-30801519Bog Snorkelling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwezwwZIKM3/?img_index=1https://apnews.com/article/uk-wales-bog-snorkeling-championships-f70738df2e36de433dc9e74849d2ecc4Squiz 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

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