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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Jan 28, 2024 • 10min
Back to school we go; Running-writing compulsory in class; Swim star’s inspiring pep talk; and another Tay Tay record broken.
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 FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramNewshoundsGet 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
Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Children's Books
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.
Jan 23, 2024 • 11min
Holiday Repeat: Squiz Kids Book Club - September
Kids' books reviewed by kids, for kids.
Jan 21, 2024 • 9min
Your Shortcut to... Australia Day, 2024
It started as a celebration of freedom for ex-convicts... it's been known as Landing Day, Foundation Day, Invasion Day, and Survival Day... and it was only in 1994 that it became official.
Jan 18, 2024 • 14min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - The World's Weirdest Animals
A fun and educational quiz on animals and their behaviors, covering topics such as eating habits, sleep patterns, and dangerous animals. Test your knowledge of animal facts, including unique characteristics and trivia about various species. Challenge yourself with questions about weird animals, including cubed poop, a cat mayor, flamingo diets, owl groups, and tardigrade traits. The podcast also announces birthdays of the quiz kids and upcoming summer holiday content.
Jan 16, 2024 • 11min
Holiday Repeat: Squiz Kids Book Club - August
Discover the first children's book ever published and its impact, alongside insightful reviews of 'Malamanda' and 'Solve Your Own Mystery, The Monster Maker'. Get introduced to Gareth P. Jones' books and join the crew of reviewers at squareskids.com.au
Jan 14, 2024 • 12min
Your Shortcut to... Rollercoasters
Ferrari drivers ride at Ferrari World: https://video.link/w/jfdrdKingda Ka tallest rollercoaster: https://video.link/w/afdrdUpside down 14 times on The Smiler: https://video.link/w/2edrdRoller coaster records: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/8/national-roller-coaster-day-10-theme-park-ride-records-for-thrill-seekers-486590Richard Rodriguez's 112 days on a roller coaster: https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/man-who-spent-112-days-22071897
Jan 11, 2024 • 10min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Sport
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.
Jan 9, 2024 • 10min
Holiday Repeat: Squiz Kids Book Club - July
Kids' books reviewed by kids, for kids.
Jan 7, 2024 • 11min
Your Shortcut to... Ice Cream
LINKS:Ice cream in a bag: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54721/ice-cream-in-a-bag-recipe/Liquid nitrogen: Turn your breath to a solid - http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000114Liquid nitrogen: Shatter flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz3lrLoW0ogLiquid nitrogen: Make ice cream: https://www.thoughtco.com/make-liquid-nitrogen-ice-cream-606309
