

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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Nov 27, 2023 • 12min
Your Shortcut to... Climate Change and COP28
Your shortcut to... Climate Change and COP28LINKS:Classroom Resource 1 - All About Acronyms: https://www.squizkids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Climate-Change-Shortcut_ACRONYMS.pdfClassroom Resource 2 - Climate Tree: https://www.squizkids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Climate-Change-Shortcut_TREE-OF-CHANGE.pdfOther COP28 Teaching Resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/un-climate-change-conference-teaching-resources/zrcg3j6

Nov 26, 2023 • 12min
Britain wins the Litter Olympics; the world’s biggest iceberg; Sam Kerr’s stunning hat-trick; and a chocolate-loving bear.
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 Christmas Card AppealSend a Christmas card to an aged care resident today! Mail your cards to: Connected AU, 107 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW, 2830World litter Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTYpF5P4pfE&t=77sWorld’s biggest iceberg https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/24/climate/worlds-biggest-iceberg-move-intl-scli-scn/index.htmlBear takes candy from a carhttps://youtu.be/io_xckLcc9Y?si=wG5X9pYP6D4hEsSSRonaldo’s long-range lobhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__gnFaW3mGYShop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseSquiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz 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

Nov 23, 2023 • 10min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 24
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.

Nov 23, 2023 • 9min
Squiz Kids Book Club - November
Australia's best kids' book club podcast. Reviews by kids for kids.LINKSWant to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here! This month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book - Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise by Elys Dolan Middle Grades Book — Alex Rider: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz ResourcesElys Dolan reads Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise Kobus's favourite author David Baddiel Kobus's favourite booksThe Person Controller by David BaddielThe Boy Whose Wishes Came True by Helen Rutter

Nov 22, 2023 • 12min
Being a good neighbour, Oz-style; Paris’ pastry Olympics; Matildas mania here we come; and the mystery of the fake Harry Potter film.
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. LINKSShop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseSquiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz 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

Nov 21, 2023 • 11min
Wild wet weather and heatwave ahoy; Antarctica’s icy runway; Messi’s smelly jerseys; and who wants to go to Arandelle?
This podcast discusses the wild wet weather and heatwave in Australia, an icy runway in Antarctica, Messi's smelly jerseys auction, a new Frozen attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland, a kid's jokeathon competition, and a sponsored podcast episode about school funding. Quiz questions, shout outs, and reminders are also included.

Nov 20, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Jordan
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:Location of Jordan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan#/media/File:Jordan_(orthographic_projection).svgLong eared hedgehog: https://animalia.bio/long-eared-hedgehogDead Sea Science: https://video.link/w/ELitdMansaf recipe: https://theodehlicious.com/jordanian-mansaf-recipe/Make jameed at home: https://www.ehow.com/how_5636754_make-jameed-home.html

Nov 19, 2023 • 13min
Australia wins the Cricket World Cup; Mulletfest is almost upon us; meet the firefighting goats; and SpaceX gets ready to try, try, again.
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. LINKSShop Squiz Kids for ChristmasYouTube’s Hit Pause: https://www.youtube.com/hitpauseMulletfest Australia: https://www.mulletfest.com.au/World Children’s Day Resources: https://www.savethechildren.org.nz/educationhub/world-childrens-day/Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz 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

Nov 19, 2023 • 18min
Why kids should HIT PAUSE online - a conversation with YouTube's Rachel Lord
A conversation with Rachel Lord from YouTube Australia about their HIT PAUSE series of educational videos - encouraging kids to stop and consider the source of information they're getting online, as well as pausing and thinking about the consequences of pressing SHARE, LIKE or SEND.A conversation no parent - or child - can afford to miss ...EPISODE NOTES:YouTube's Hit Pause videos: https://youtube.com/hitpauseANZSquiz Kids' Newshounds program

Nov 16, 2023 • 9min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - Friday, November 17
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.


