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. LINKSSquiz Kids is hiring! See the job ad here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0nwnzUjumm-sEwmKOyo_hc5Q3Krtra1oTxgZxEEjr4/editToday’s Quick Links: A unique collaboration using a virtual Earth-sized telescope shows how science is changing in the 21st century: https://theconversation.com/a-unique-collaboration-using-a-virtual-earth-sized-telescope-shows-how-science-is-changing-in-the-21st-century-201556New Australian species: https://www.smh.com.au/national/hairdressing-crabs-vicious-wasps-and-gruesome-plants-among-600-new-species-20230319-p5ctc0.html Dig Deeper:A guide to climate change for kids:https://climatekids.nasa.gov/kids-guide-to-climate-change/ Australia’s new emissions target submission: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/news/australia-submits-new-emissions-target-to-unfccc Next Generation telescope site: https://www.ngeht.org/about What is a quasar?: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/definition-what-is-a-quasar/Zooming in on the black hole at the centre of our galaxy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zml0dZCjaFwWhat instruments do astronomers use to find black holes?: https://www.stsci.edu/~marel/black_holes/encyc_mod1_observatories.htmlThe Australian Biological Resources Study: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/science-research/abrs Original sources:Next Generation telescope publication on new sites for telescopes: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2102.05482.pdf  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:What it's like to be overwhelmed by your environment: https://vimeo.com/52193530Temple Grandin on her brain as a search engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifsh6sojAvg&t=86sHow to be a good friend to someone with autism: https://www.milestones.org/get-started/for-community-at-large/interacting-with-autistic-people

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: Squiz Kids: Sensational World of Civics: https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/Here are the winners and losers from Labor’s NSW election victory: https://www.afr.com/politics/here-are-the-winners-and-losers-from-labor-s-nsw-election-victory-20230326-p5cvcwDrone footage from Mississippi tornado: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-65077137What causes tornados: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-65077139Terran1 First Launch: https://www.relativityspace.com/Sero the adventurous zebra: https://twitter.com/hyunsuinseoul/status/1638820623752527872Theatre activities for kids for World Theatre Day: https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/seasonal/theatre-activities-for-kids.htmDig Deeper:Please excuse me, is there a place for politeness in Australian politics?:https://theconversation.com/please-excuse-me-is-there-a-place-for-politeness-in-australian-politics-177437Tornado in a bottle experiment: https://www.smallstepforstem.com/tornado-in-a-bottle-create-a-vortex-to-talk-about-extreme-weather/How tornadoes work: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/tornado.htmThe genius of 3-D printed rockets:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz165f1g8-EClassroom 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 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. LINKSYour Shortcut to Islam: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/islam/Happy the Holstein calf: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-16/happy-holstein-calf-born-west-gippsland-smiling-face-markings/102104040 

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: More details on the Voice to Parliament:https://voice.niaa.gov.au/ Tasmanian Rural Women’s Award recognises horse-learning entrepreneur Melissa Dunaim: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-22/tasmanian-rural-womens-award-melissa-duniam-winner-horse-course/102128100Meet the brave beach rescuers:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/bravery-medals-award-for-beach-surf-rescue-ballina/102127898Dig Deeper:Full press conference announcing the Voice referendum wording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dwC0xmBCKA The “Yes” campaign website:https://yes23.com.au/ What we know so far about “No” campaigns:https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/heres-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-no-campaigns/hx8g3m7is Full scientific publication on uracil found in space:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36904-3Seven horse facial expressions and what they mean: https://www.primestables.co.uk/blog/7-horse-facial-expressions-mean/Understanding your horse’s body language: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/horses/behaviour/bodylanguageGreeting customs from around the world and how to do them properly: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/greeting-customs-around-the-worldClassroom 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 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: Paralympic Centre of Excellence: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/qld-brisbane-olympics-2032-university-of-queensland-paralympic/102128252Scientists confirm long held theory about what inspired Monet: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/monet-haze-air-pollution-study-scn/index.html10 Iconic French Impressionists: https://www.artst.org/french-impressionists/Crocodile joins a picnic: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/watch-crocodile-steals-ice-box-from-elderly-people-on-picnic-in-south-africa-3880754Lizzo announces Aussie tour: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/lizzo-splendour-headline-sideshows-sydney-melbourne-perth/102126230World Meteorological Day 2023: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/world-meteorological-day-2023/Dig Deeper:Find out more about Paralympics Australia: https://www.paralympic.org.au/About Brisbane 2032: https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/brisbane-2032Impressionism and air pollution - PNAS Science Sessions podcast: https://www.pnas.org/post/podcast/impressionism-and-air-pollutionA message from the World Meteorological Organisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGmqM5IcDXwClassroom 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 

In this week's episode, Biz-E learns that in order to save the money she’s going to need to buy her mobile phone, she’s going to need to save and budget. She learns that budgeting is something that every household has to do. On a visit to the supermarket, she comes to understand the importance of money management. Plus she learns the important distinction between needs and wants. 

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: Costa Rica's biodiversity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-CbbmsNvx4Gallo Pinto recipe: https://stripedspatula.com/gallo-pinto/#wprm-recipe-container-7474Salsa Lizano: https://www.chilemojo.com.au/products/salsa-lizano-700ml 

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: The world’s happiest countries for 2023 mapped: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-happiest-countries-2023/Explore the World Happiness Report data: https://worldhappiness.report/data/Why Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islamic culture: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/ramadan?loggedin=true&rnd=1679374673479What is Ramadan? BTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pvmUoYNbmULaars Nootbaar brings ‘grind-it-out spirit’ to Japan and WBC: https://apnews.com/article/nootbaar-japan-world-baseball-classic-pepper-grinder-2398c2ed621c18463a2862597033fe82Team Japan grinds the pepper after Nootbaar hits a triple!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bUc-s5l28Mr Beast has not died: https://www.insider.com/mrbeast-death-conspiracy-theory-false-claim-twitter-memes-jimmy-donaldson-2023-3World Water Day: https://www.worldwaterday.org/Seal pup learns some skills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHZf8fYzDEYDig Deeper:Why Finland and Denmark are happier than the U.S.:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pm0Mn0-jYUBreaking the fast - Delicious Ramadan Recipes: https://cooking.nytimes.com/topics/ramadanThe meaning and history of memes: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/crosswords/what-is-a-meme.htmlWhy are online death hoaxes so popular?: https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/09/22/online-death-hoaxes-popular/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 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: Health risks of e-cigarettes and vaping: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lungPurple parasite fungus: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/17/parasitic-fungus-that-infects-and-kills-spiders-discovered-in-brazil-aoe Danielle Scott wins the World Cup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tD7LzgxQjg Dig Deeper:Facts about the Amazon rainforest: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/geography/physical-geography/amazon-facts/ Challenges and threats to the rainforest: https://www.wwf.org.uk/where-we-work/amazon The last five Winter Olympic aerial skiing gold medalists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUIUhbuxjOM 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