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.  LINKS Comedy Wildlife Photo Awardshttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/comedy-wildlife-photography-2022-winners-scli-intl-scn/index.html Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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

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:Boto dolphins:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJgvabihQ8Feijoada recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/feijoada

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.  LINKS Orion splashes downhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63937345 https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2022/12/12/orion-splashes-down/ Skiing Santas - 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKodc0wMHE Eternity - Kpop’s virtual reality starshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQMg8-Ku3JI Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 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.  LINKS Frog ID:https://www.frogid.net.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-dCcBhBQEiwAeWidtbsH8Ze7sEhUMp4e-6tsqu3QM4zCkSnrWRhZ8MXb-fs6qnnoHfOmPxoC8MAQAvD_BwE Tangalooma Pumahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-08/feral-cat-tangalooma-puma-caught-crow-in-stomach-moreton-island/101742590 Just Cutshttps://www.justcuts.com.au/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au 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 

It's a religious celebration with candles, games, yummy food and sometimes presents... and no, we're not talking about Christmas. LINKS: Classic potato latkes: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015533-classic-potato-latkesIsraeli donut recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/sufganiyot-israeli-donuts.htmlMake your own dreidel: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/easy-hanukkah-dreidel-craft-kids/How to play dreidel: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/

A fun, five minute kids v adult weekly 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.  LINKS Time Magazine Person of the Year coverhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-63890775 Blackpink videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHNzOHi8sJs Most Googled 2022https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2022/AU/ NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au 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 

LINKS:Stinkiest News Story of 2022: https://whale.org/snotbot/Funniest News Story of 2022: https://youtu.be/x273hYfUoM4Weirdest News Story of 2022: https://twitter.com/ronen_segev/status/1477889582398164994?s=20&t=I51fFLnxfCGuQlHcFqFTbgGrossest News Story of 2022: https://www.homebiogas.com/blog/pit-toilets/Cutest News Story of 2022: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-08/world-dog-surfing-championships-california/1013115042022 Squizzie Award for Standing out from the Crowd: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-01/young-townsville-dancer-joins-english-national-ballet-school/101281286Most Inspiring News Story of 2022: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-18/victorians-stranded-by-flooding-rescued-by-teen-and-mates/101542484

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.  LINKS Elasmosaur found!: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/06/queensland-graziers-unearth-100m-year-old-plesiosaur-remains-likened-to-rosetta-stone Video interview with a paleontologist who unearthed the dino: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-07/fossil-discovery-queensland-museum-townsville-plesiosaur/101735306  Dig deeper: The Rosetta Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeQ-6eyMQ_o Plesiosaurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkw593Qa19U 100 kids vs 100 adults: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CTp1a-aCUM  Come and Get It: Trophy in space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Fh1sza-Ec  Build a LEGO gift box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us9z3bnzRX8   Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas CampaignHelp Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.  Build something using Lego Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post) Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are … 

A conversation between Squiz Kids' Bryce Corbett and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about the importance of teaching kids to be media literate. Specifically, how Newshounds - Squiz Kids' new, free media literacy program for primary school kids - and the eSafety Commission’s 'Mighty Heroes' campaign are together working to keep kids safe online.LINKS:eSafety Commission's 'Mighty Heroes'Fun characters designed to help students have positive safe experiences online and develop good habits when using technology. Mighty heroes | eSafety CommissionerMighty heroes student page | eSafety CommissionerThe Mighty Heroes complement the 0-5yrs, Swoosh and Glide education material which can be used to teach lower primary students how to make good choices when they are online. Teachers can read the picture book to the class or read along with the video, and then explore the puzzles with students.Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 | eSafety Commissioner For both age groups - the eSafety Commission provides Family Tech AgreementsFamily tech agreements | eSafety CommissionerSquiz Kids 'Newshounds'An eight-part podcast + classroom activity booklet teaching kids to be critical consumers of media.Sign-up for a free account at www.squizkids.com.au