Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.LINKSLearn more about Shaolin monks:https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-shaolin-monks-195814https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WiWees-2B4Learn more about Samurai:https://mocomi.com/samurai/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2opogq3QsNY

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: There’s no failure in sport - Giannis Antetokounmpo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mXGSjnUvSMWests Tigers pull of upset of the season: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-29/nrl-live-raiders-dolphins-sea-eagles-titans-panthers-tigers/102275576Video calls can spark joy - that’s true for parrots, too, study finds: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/27/pet-parrots-study-video-calling/Neil The Seal’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/neiltheseal22/Stay clear of Neil the Seal - Media Release: https://tasmaniantimes.com/2023/04/stay-clear-of-neil-the-seal/Cyborg goldfish: https://twitter.com/Sciencetecn/status/1650930218071212032When did Australia first celebrate Labour Day?: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/arabic/en/article/when-did-australia-first-celebrate-labour-day/sxviu1a5oDig Deeper:Anthropomorphism- how much humans and animals share is still contested: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jan/15/anthropomorphism-danger-humans-animals-science14 Fun Facts about Parrots: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-fun-facts-about-parrots-180957714/Tool use in parrots: https://avianenrichment.com/learn/emotional-needs/mental-stimulation/tool-use-in-parrotsEight-hour day - the history of Labour Day: https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/eight-hour-dayKids + 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-2023/Today’s Quick Links: World population review map: https://worldpopulationreview.com/India population to surpass China this week: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65380148King Charles III in chocolate: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/king-charles-iii-chocolate-bust-intl-scli-gbr/index.htmlTasmania set to get state AFL team: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-26/tasmania-19th-afl-team-as-stadium-gets-funding/102266608A moose goes loose at the movies: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2197808195592Global pay it forward day: https://globalpayitforwardday.com/Dig Deeper:8 Billion Strong: infinite possibilities for people and planet: https://youtu.be/6vL1_kCX6qgThe art of chocolate sculpting: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/art-of-chocolate-sculpting-explained-new-zealand/enKids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/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 

 Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here!LINKSThis month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book —Click - graphic novel written and illustrated by Kayla Miller   Middle Grades Book —FACTopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts by Kate Hale and illustrated by Andy Smith Charlotte's favourite books: Gangsta Granny by David WalliamsExit Through the Gift Shop by Maryam MasterCharlotte's Crew Review:My Place (For Young Readers) by Sally MorganBooks Christie mentioned: The BFG, by Roald Dahl 

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: “High probability” lander crashed on the moon”: https://japantoday.com/category/tech/Tokyo-company-loses-contact-with-moon-lander-in-likely-crashMarmalade fit for a king: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/fit-for-a-king-meet-the-australian-marmalade-maker-with-a-right-royal-honour-20230425-p5d324.htmlFIFA no more?: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65244351Paper plane designed by Boeing engineers wins world distance record: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/14/world/paper-airplane-boeing-engineers-world-record-scn/index.htmlDig Deeper:Watch Japan’s iSpace attempt moon landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Zp1OjP93UScience project - Build and test paper planes: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Aero_p046/aerodynamics-hydrodynamics/how-far-will-paper-planes-fly

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:Shibuya crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH29fAOE1kwKyoshoku, or school lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uUSumo Wrestling 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_QyxPZE8MChanko Nabe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-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. LINKSToday’s Quick Links: ANZAC Day Shortcut: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/anzac-day/Seagull screeching contest 2019 - Video: https://youtu.be/Padc5OIPh4kAurora australis over Tassie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-24/strong-naked-eye-aurora-lights-up-tasmanian-skies/102258806Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/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

We've heard SO much about ChatGPT lately. High schools and universities are really worried that students will start using it to cheat on their assignments. But before we get into that, let us take you through WHAT exactly ChatGPT is, HOW it works, and then move on to WHY people are worried about it.

A fun kids vs adults quiz to test your knowledge of kids' movies