Squiz Kids

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:Bushkazi video (warning, does contain images of a dead calf): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIqbpXtQUcKabuli palaw recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/kabuli-palaw-rice-carrots-and-sultanas

Bans on single-use plastic items in Australia and the crazy Tomatina Festival in Spain. India's Sun Mission to study the sun's outer layers. Farmer Lee Meyer takes his bull on car rides. Man drives a ball down the highway. Interview with Education Minister coming up. Trivia, birthday shoutouts, and classroom shoutouts.

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

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. LINKSGang-Gang’s Guide to Referendums: a two-part podcast series for kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/Squiz Today: Voice Referendum Resource Centre (for big people)https://www.thesquiz.com.au/voicereferendum/Miniature goat yoga https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-27/miniature-goat-yoga-stress-release-dimboola/102770332Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime.Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain.Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy.LinksClassroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime.Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain.Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy.LinksClassroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/

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. LINKSWorld Gravy Wrestling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/worldgravywrestlingchampionships/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-wacky-world-gravy-wrestling-30801519Bog Snorkelling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwezwwZIKM3/?img_index=1https://apnews.com/article/uk-wales-bog-snorkeling-championships-f70738df2e36de433dc9e74849d2ecc4Squiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

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. LINKSElephant v crocodilehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WmWidEm5ILondon Zoo’s weigh inhttps://apnews.com/article/london-zoo-animals-annual-weight-check-7f320ecd718516858a2c386a6a986886Japan rocket launch YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTTJ20iRbsSquiz Kids FacebookSquiz Kids InstagramSquiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here:https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887Squiz 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

This podcast quiz tests kids and adults on current events including NAPLAN test results and the FIFA Women's World Cup. They also discuss the Squiz Book Club, birthday shoutouts, and free content like activity sheets.