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. LINKSToday’s Quick Links: ABC video story on Yunupingu’s passing:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-03/yunupingu-nt-aboriginal-land-rights-trailblazer-dies-age-74/102113102 Yothu Yindi Foundation tribute page to Yunupingu:https://gy.yyf.com.au/ World’s longest beard chain:https://guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/3/69-men-come-together-to-form-worlds-longest-beard-chain-742631 Listen again to the plant sounds:https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/983739 Rower Michelle Lee’s web site:https://solorower.com/ Dig Deeper:About the Garma Festival:https://yyf.com.au/garma-festival/about-garma-festival/ A tracker of Michelle’s trip:https://cf.yb.tl/greatpacificrow22Original Sources: Stressed plants make sounds:https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)00262-3 Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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.LINKS: Visit the Great Barrier Reef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DygyYL4dylUResponsible Reef Practices: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/access/responsible-reef-practices  

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: Lap 1 crash:https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/motorsport/formula-1-news-charles-leclerc-bombs-out-of-australian-grand-prix/clfyy7v5k001f0kpjbidx7brw Crash for red flag #1https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/motorsport/formula-1-news-alex-albon-crashes-out-of-australian-grand-prix/clfyyhrjz00130jjzf1vxy0en Zyon’s mum dominates school sports dayhttps://news.sky.com/story/jamaican-sprint-legend-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-takes-on-other-mums-at-school-sports-day-12847246 Snailfish at 8,336mhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65148876 Police arrest alligatorhttps://apnews.com/article/police-capture-alligator-tampa-bay-bbffc2bb9d8bb9fa878e5d5df593f40a April 3, 1973 —Hello, Shoe Phonehttps://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2018/first-cell-phone-call.htmlDig Deeper:The history of Formula 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPOCRmpAzYWho is Oscar Piastri: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/formula-1/news/who-oscar-piastri-australian-motorsport-star-verge-f1-seat/yxdakal5thubltgkkkxt5jnlFormula One beginners’ guidehttps://www.sportingnews.com/au/fia-f1-world-championship/news/formula-1-beginners-guide-scoring-system-rules/dwtlsqkyd9g0eefqpf6kpeqp The deep sea: https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/deep-sea/deep-seaWhat are snailfish: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2022/05/26/slimy-scaleless-snailfish/Urban beasts: how wild animals have moved into cities: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/20/urban-beasts-how-wild-animals-have-moved-into-citiesClean alligator jokes: https://funkidsjokes.com/alligator-jokes/ Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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/Squiz Kids is hiring! See the job ad here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0nwnzUjumm-sEwmKOyo_hc5Q3Krtra1oTxgZxEEjr4/editToday’s Quick Links: ADHD overview for kidshttps://kidshealth.org/en/kids/adhdkid.html El Niño and La Niña explainedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzat16LMtQk&t=16s A $240,000 rock:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-65095925 How to catch a criminal with DNA and gel electrophoresishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUhT_JvFHcDig Deeper:ADHD Australia: Resources and Supporthttps://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/resources/Understanding ADHD: Information for parentshttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/adhd/Pages/Understanding-ADHD.aspx What is DNA?https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/word-dna.html History and construction of the Eiffel Towerhttps://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/history Original Sources: Parent and Carer experiences of ADHD in Australian schools: Critical Gap reporthttps://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ADHD-Final-Survey-Interactive-PDF.pdf BOM’s long-range forecast:https://media.bom.gov.au/releases/1156/a-dry-autumn-forecast-for-most-of-australia/ Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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 — Little Lunch: The Monkey Bars by Danny Katz, illustrated by Mitch VaneMiddle Grades Book — Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good by Louie StowellClara's favourite books: Sisters by Raina TelgemeierPhoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana SimpsonMaeve's Crew Review:Wings of Fire graphic novels by Tui T Sutherland, art by Mike HolmesBooks Amanda mentioned: Mysterious Benedict Society series, by Trenton Lee StewartWant 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 is hiring! See the job ad here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0nwnzUjumm-sEwmKOyo_hc5Q3Krtra1oTxgZxEEjr4/editToday’s Quick Links: Australia's population surge: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/australia-will-experience-biggest-twoyear-population-surge-in-its-history-with-an-extra-650000-migrants-this-financial-year/news-story/fceff5a7690273c264db601230b5af79Girls On Track program: https://www.fia.com/thegirlsontrackFormula equal: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/28/motorsport/formula-equal-f1-motorsport-spt-intl/index.htmlFirst look: New emojis: https://blog.emojipedia.org/first-look-new-emojis-in-ios-16-4/Giant meatball of extinct mammoth unveiled in The Netherlands: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/giant-meatball-extinct-mammoth-unveiled-netherlands-2023-03-28/Vincent van Gogh: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/art-and-stories/art/vincent-van-goghThe story of IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad: https://about.ikea.com/en/about-us/history-of-ikea/from-child-entrepreneur-to-ikea-founderDig Deeper:Australia’s historical population: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/historical-population/latest-release2021-22 Budget: Australia’s Future Population: https://population.gov.au/research/research-australias-future-populationMeatball from long-extinct mammoth created by food firm: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/meatball-mammoth-created-cultivated-meat-firmHow to extract DNA from anything living: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/extraction/howto/Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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 

This week, in ‘Money + Me’, our special financial literacy series for kids, Biz-E the Bee, starts to save in her quest to own a mobile phone, learning all things money, budgeting, and goal setting. Join Biz-E, Bryce and Amanda as we learn some really important money management life skills including the importance of charity.

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:Kruger National Park adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYc36RX-jZcThree sample Kruger Tales: http://krugertales.co.za/Melktert recipe: https://www.africanbites.com/milk-tart/

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 is hiring! See the job ad here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0nwnzUjumm-sEwmKOyo_hc5Q3Krtra1oTxgZxEEjr4/editToday’s Quick Links: Indigenous map of Australia: on which traditional lands does your school sit? https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australiaIndigenous meanings of Australian town names: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/indigenous-meanings-of-australian-town-names/ttvhkw3sfSuper Maori-o ice sculpture: https://mymodernmet.com/mario-snow-sculpture/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_campaign=daily-digest&utm_content=link&utm_term=03222023&utm_medium=emailMr Pickles and kids: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp2nEZPj2w5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkhttps://www.houstonzoo.org/blog/oh-sweet-baby-pickles/Newshounds: fake images of Trump: https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-arrested-putin-jailed-fake-ai-images-flood-the-internet-increasing-cynicism-level-20230324-p5cuup.html?btis=Dig Deeper:Aboriginal placenames: Naming and re-naming the Australian landscape: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt24h9tzThis place already has a name - Yolŋu place names:https://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p17331/pdf/ch173.pdfHow to carve an amazing snow sculpture: https://scoutlife.org/features/34081/amazing-snow-sculpture-photos/AIs could help protect against fraud and misinformation: https://theconversation.com/watermarking-chatgpt-dall-e-and-other-generative-ais-could-help-protect-against-fraud-and-misinformation-202293Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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