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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Jul 30, 2023 • 11min
Monday, July 31 - Matildas face do-or-die battle; Aussie world Scrabble champ; the circus elephant that escaped, and look out, it’s a Swift-quake!
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. LINKSCircus elephant on highwayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcLtbf_-POYSquiz 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
Jul 27, 2023 • 9min
Friday, July 28 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.
Jul 27, 2023 • 10min
Squiz Kids Book Club - July
LINKSThis month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book — The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean HaleMiddle Grades Book —The Letterbox Tree by Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon Rose's favourite author:David WalliamsRose's book review: The Useless Tune by Chris Uhlmann and Paul UhlmannTeacher notes for The Letterbox TreeWant to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here!
Jul 26, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, July 27 - An unusual Saturday drive; the Matildas get their game on; Scouts say goodbye; and a horrible hoax.
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. LINKSDarwin Harbour underwater drive 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJNVXLswK2s&t=4sSquiz 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
Jul 25, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, July 26 - Aussie teenage skater champs; Wildfires burn as planet hots up; Barbie’s big weekend at the movies; and the very hungry 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. LINKSArisa Trew - 13 yo skateboarding champ - record breaking 720 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Fcn5XFU5Yhttps://www.instagram.com/arisa_trew/Chloe Covell - 13yo skateboarding champhttps://www.instagram.com/chlo_the_flo/?hl=enBear breaks into car … and leaves a presenthttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/bear-stuck-car-lake-tahoe-video/Katmai National Park Brown Bear Cam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-fallsSquiz 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
Jul 24, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Uruguay
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:The Uruguayan national anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6L_0NZlqkArriba la Celeste! (Uruguayan soccer highlights): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNDddyXDbrs&t=22sRecipe for chivito: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12580-chivito-steak-sandwich
Jul 23, 2023 • 9min
Monday, July 24 - Messi makes his mark; an otter on the run; finding out about phubbing; and 100 days of kindy.
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. LINKSKatmai National Park Brown Bear Cam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-fallsSquiz 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
Jul 20, 2023 • 8min
Friday, July 21 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was.
Jul 19, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, July 20 - The Matildas get a surprise visitor; a Panda gets the chop; when science gets snotty; and it’s just like a heatwave!
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. LINKSThe Matildas get a surprise visit from Cathy Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yIYDVATFkCathy Freeman wins gold in the 2000 Olympics 400m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7Tra5Qm0QPossibly the world’s lowest car: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/132568711/the-worlds-lowest-car-looks-totally-fake-but-isnt1969 Moon landing: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.htmlSquiz 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
Jul 18, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, July 19 - Comm Games cancelled; Mystery space capsule on WA beach; Aussie sailor found at sea; and pink burgers in Brazil’s Barbie mania.
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. LINKSYES and NO arguments for Voice referendum: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/pamphlet.htmBarbie burger: https://twitter.com/BurgerKingBR/status/1678858830334001153Mystery space capsule:https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/17/mystery-object-wa-beach-green-head-western-australiaSquiz 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
