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. LINKSNational Sorry Day & National Reconciliation Weekhttps://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-sorry-day-2020/https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/The Voice Referendumhttps://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/https://voice.gov.auCow on a motorwayhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-65642955Olympic ESports serieshttps://olympics.com/en/esports/olympic-esports-series/Exeter Public School Podcasthttps://exeterpublic.podbean.com/Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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 — Friendly Bee and Friends by Sean E Avery   Middle Grades Book — The Deadlands: Hunted by Skye Melki - Wegner  Eden's favourite books: The Big Book of Tashi by by Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg and Kim GambleHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. RowlingSeamus's Crew Review:Wonder by R. J. Palacio 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. LINKSSocial media reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/may/23/social-media-warning-kids-mental-healthAlien messagehttps://www.seti.org/event/sign-space-simulating-first-contactKids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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 

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:Visit Saint Ann: https://au.trip.com/travel-guide/saint-ann-1699894/tourist-attractions-photo/Jamaican Patois translator: https://www.jamaicantranslator.com/Do the Reggay by Toots and the Maytals: https://youtu.be/bGkpDM4M7P4Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ti2YCFgCoIDon't Look Back (live) by Peter Tosh: https://youtu.be/enIfdOl83PwMarcia Griffiths live in concert, 2019 (aged 70): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsr4b7vX8rU

 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. LINKSToday’s Quick Links: Mexican volcano :https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-65671578Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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 

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. LINKSSpace X mission has lift offhttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/21/world/spacex-axiom-mission-2-launch/index.htmlJapan smile coachhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/japan-covid-smiling-lessons.htmlMount Everest https://twitter.com/Hari_BudhaMagar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-21/hari-budha-magar-makes-history-climbing-mount-everest/102374274World Turtle Dayhttps://www.twinkl.com.au/event/turtle-day-2023#:~:text=It%20is%20celebrated%20annually%20on,of%20survival%20in%20the%20wild.Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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 

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKS22-minute overview of the Marvel Cinematic Universe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY86xyG-hDY 

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. LINKSToday’s Quick Links: The Austrian town that inspired Frozen: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-hallstatt-austria-selfie-fence/index.htmlMeteor lights up Queensland sky: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-21/meteor-sighting-queensland/102374082The Collective Noun Catalogue: https://sites.miamioh.edu/meyersde/the-collective-noun-catalog/Famous Loch Ness Monster photo: https://www.donttakepictures.com/dtp-blog/2017/4/19/the-loch-ness-monster-turns-83-the-story-of-the-surgeons-photographKids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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 

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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. LINKSSupersonic travelhttps://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/sydney-to-london-in-two-hours-via-space-is-possible-uk-s-civil-aviation-authority-20230516-p5d8lt.htmlDriverless buses in Scotlandhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65589913NASA robotic snakeshttps://www.newsweek.com/nasa-robot-snakes-eels-saturn-moon-enceladus-1800856Message in a bottlehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-16/message-in-a-bottle-unearthed-at-wallaga-lake-after-45-years/102351682Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-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 classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay 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