

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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Jul 23, 2023 • 9min
Monday, July 24 - Messi makes his mark; an otter on the run; finding out about phubbing; and 100 days of kindy.
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. LINKSKatmai National Park Brown Bear Cam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-fallsSquiz 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

Jul 20, 2023 • 8min
Friday, July 21 - 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.

Jul 19, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, July 20 - The Matildas get a surprise visitor; a Panda gets the chop; when science gets snotty; and it’s just like a heatwave!
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 Matildas get a surprise visit from Cathy Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yIYDVATFkCathy Freeman wins gold in the 2000 Olympics 400m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7Tra5Qm0QPossibly the world’s lowest car: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/132568711/the-worlds-lowest-car-looks-totally-fake-but-isnt1969 Moon landing: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.htmlSquiz 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

Jul 18, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, July 19 - Comm Games cancelled; Mystery space capsule on WA beach; Aussie sailor found at sea; and pink burgers in Brazil’s Barbie mania.
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. LINKSYES and NO arguments for Voice referendum: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/pamphlet.htmBarbie burger: https://twitter.com/BurgerKingBR/status/1678858830334001153Mystery space capsule:https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/17/mystery-object-wa-beach-green-head-western-australiaSquiz 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

Jul 17, 2023 • 14min
Your Shortcut to... Women's Football (Soccer)
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS:Women's football - primary sources: http://www.donmouth.co.uk/womens_football/womens_football.htmlThe story of women's football in England: https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/heritage/kicking-down-barriersHistory of women's football in Australia: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australiaHow the Matildas' got their name: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sometimes-you-strike-it-lucky-how-a-25-cent-phone-poll-gave-the-matildas-their-name-20230517-p5d93q.html?instance=2023-06-24-06-06-AEST&jobid=29705766&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&mbnr=MzE0NDQ1OTU&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh-weekend&utm_content=good_weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-06-24Everything we need to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2023/06/11417703/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-details

Jul 16, 2023 • 11min
Monday, July 17 - Women’s World Cup fever arrives; Northern hemisphere heatwave; History is made at Wimbledon; and the surfboard stealing otters.
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. LINKSSurfboard munching otter: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/stealing-surfboards-and-taking-bites-this-sea-otter-is-running-amok-on-the-water/28kor14hdSquiz 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

Jul 13, 2023 • 9min
Friday, July 14 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
A fun, five minute kids v adult weekly news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.

Jul 12, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, July 13 - Combatting coral rubble in the Great Barrier Reef; Hawaii’s unique surfboards; Ricciardo returns and Squiz-E’s bigfoot warning.
LINKSSquiz 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

Jul 11, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, July 12 - Australia joins the climate club; Snow in South Africa; Mars rover phones home; and it’s State of Origin time!
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. LINKSMars Rover Perseverance: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ Malala Yousafzai https://malala.org/malalas-storySquiz 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

Jul 10, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Indonesia
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:All About Komodo Dragons: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/komodo-dragonWatch Komodos hunting in the wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaVkZ7BP-i8Tumpeng recipe: http://fndrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/03/nasi-tumpeng.html