Squiz Kids

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 Hajj: explained: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/what-is-hajj-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-muslim-pilgrimageThe Hajj: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qCjyTEcWfAYoung Archie winners: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/young-archie/2023/Squiz Kids Q+A with National Portrait Gallery’s Sandra Bruce:https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-sandra-bruce-national-portrait-gallery/World’s Ugliest Dog Competition: https://people.com/pets/the-ugliest-dogs-in-the-world/Squiz 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

Test to see who knows more about music - from the piano to the pop charts. Will it be the kids or adults who emerge victorious?

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 Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomSquiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/An island off Finland goes phone freehttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/finnish-phone-free-island/index.htmlTaylor Swift tour explainerhttps://www.9news.com.au/national/taylor-swift-eras-tour-australia-when-do-tickets-go-on-sale-cost-everything-to-know-explainer/a00f2415-09d8-4c3b-969d-2b78e83d2444Classroom 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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

LINKSThis month's featured Walker Books:Junior Book —The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucida GiffordMiddle Grades Book —Twitch by M. G. LeonardMolly's favourite author:Morris GleitzmanMolly's favourite books: The war that saved my life by Kimberley Brubaker BradleyInto thin air by Paul Harrison, illustrated by Doreen LangAuthor M.G. Leonard reads from her book, TwitchThe Wolves of Greycoat Hall Holiday Activities Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here!

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 Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomCarrier pigeons https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-police-retain-carrier-pigeons-backstop-against-disasters-2023-06-20/Singapore police robotshttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/18/asia/police-robots-singapore-security-intl-hnk/index.html11 year old Farmer Joehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/11-yo-farmer-joe-dreamed-of-being-farmer/#SponsoredMums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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

Ever wanted to know what life is like as a zookeeper? Hop into this chat with Russell Jackson from Canberra's National Zoo + Aquarium to learn what it's like to work with animals, how an unlikely friendship sprung up between Zama the dog and Solo the cheetah - and how you can even stay overnight at the zoo and be woken by a giraffe sticking its head in your window!#SponsoredMums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.

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:Map of Vietnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam#/media/File:Vietnam_(orthographic_projection).svgA kid explains the Vietnam war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ5SpNyY7nAYour shortcut to... refugees: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/refugees/Crazy motorbike traffic in Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RNXcSHVBlAHong Son Doong cave (short on time? Start at 3:30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og_1u8RFmuIRecipe for Phò: https://www.recipetineats.com/vietnamese-pho-recipe/  

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 Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomJunee Chocolate Factory: https://www.juneelicoriceandchocolate.com/Newshounds: Zombi back pic: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid06tfLcv5ijoHbRoh7XqCEDRR9JruNLtPd9Yg1rd7TrWHLWDrVJKeWeGRcvysu2gfQl&id=100044323664953Zombi front pic: https://www.deviantart.com/gorkafx/art/prothesic-makeup-6-11988852#SponsoredMums, Dads, and Teachers - check out VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital.Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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

What is art? What's a portrait? How might you have one of your very own works of art hung in the National Portrait Gallery of Australia? Sandra Bruce, curator extraordinaire, gives us the lowdown ...#SponsoredIf you’re keen to learn more about the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and the portrait competition, Little Darlings, check out the gallery’s website, and there are a lot more museums in Canberra. Mums, Dads, and Teachers - check out the VisitCanberra for some great ways to inspire and entertain the kids on your next trip to the nation’s capital. 

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 Classroom Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ClassroomRubiks cubehttps://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jun/16/speed-cubing-world-record-broken-max-park-3-13-seconds-rubiks-cube-like-3x3x3-puzzleKids learning practical skills and doing good for the local communityhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-18/volcano-produce-farmer-helps-hands-on-learning-and-food-share/102473418Cricket invasionhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/17/mormon-crickets-nevadaSquiz Kids Shortcuts https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/refugees/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/may-2023/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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/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