

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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Nov 24, 2022 • 11min
Friday, November 25 - Victoria goes to the polls; all about the ARIAs; Queensland’s spider invasion; and an expensive can of ham
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 Huntsman interrupts press conference: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/huntsman-spider-and-insect-influx-set-to-hit-queensland-homes-as-perfect-conditions-persist/news-story/0eeccd6bef2399d04ab6cbb04c488f97 Birdlife photography award winners: https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/gallery-winners-2022 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas CampaignHelp Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
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We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …

Nov 23, 2022 • 12min
Thursday, November 24 - Aftershocks hamper earthquake rescue; the world’s biggest goldfish; World Cup disappointment for Aussies; and ibis v cane toad.
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 Tectonic plates maphttps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/major-tectonic-plates-on-earth.html World’s biggest goldfishhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-63707394 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 22, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, November 23 - Earthquakes and tsunamis rock Pacific; Turkey time in Washington; Squiz-E takes on Twitter; and a good day for sharks.
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 Ring of Fire: Maphttps://www.kids-fun-science.com/what-is-ring-of-fire.html Fibonacci sequence explained - VIDEOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tv6Ej6JVho&t=14s NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 21, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, November 22 - Summer takes a raincheck; Scrabble green lights slang; BTS does the World Cup and one very brave surfer.
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 Nazare - Matt Fromston surfing champ in actionhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/matt-wants-to-surf-50-foot-waves-at-nazare-he-is-blind-20221117-p5bz55.html Nazare - big waves drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFeI3M9wfsQNewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 20, 2022 • 11min
Monday, November 21 - World Cup kicks off today; Kangaroos and Jillaroos on top of the world; the Year Sixers who gave back; and the chimp hug that stopped the world.
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 Chimpanzee mum reunited with newborn - VIDEOhttps://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2022/nov/18/emotional-moment-chimpanzee-mother-reunited-with-her-baby-video NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 17, 2022 • 12min
Friday, November 18 - Flood help arrives; good news from Myanmar; a massive weekend for the ‘roos; and video games at work.
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 NSW Floods in pictures: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/central-western-nsw-flood-in-pictures-20221116-h27wgj.html Squiz the World Goes to… China: https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/squiz-the-world-goes-to-china/ The Ferns Haka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ikmASNtjuk The All Blacks Haka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKFYTFJ_kw Rotary dial telephones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_dial 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 …

Nov 17, 2022 • 9min
Squiz the World goes to... China
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.Today on Squiz the World we're visiting China. We're hearing a lot about it at the moment - because our Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, just held a meeting with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping... President Xi's first meeting with an Aussie PM in six years. It's hoped that the 32 minutes they spent together will lead to a thawing in what's been a tricky relationship lately.Links:Great Wall of China: History and pictures for kidsNASA says the wall is ‘less great’ from spaceA young girl’s daily life in BeijingLittle rice cake’s amazing table tennis Incredible Chinese inventionsSimplified Peking Duck recipeHow to play Beikou

Nov 16, 2022 • 9min
Thursday, November 17 - Moon mission has lift-off!; Coral comeback on the Barrier Reef; Queen Bey scoops the pool; and mermaids to the rescue!
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. LINKSArtemis 1 maphttps://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/artemis-i-mapSnoopy in spacehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40uEMAv3R90NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 15, 2022 • 14min
Wednesday, November 16 - Flood emergency in NSW; Paris Olympic mascots revealed; Lego to the rescue this Christmas; and one very thirsty snake.
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 Wyangala Dam spills https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2022/nov/15/torrents-of-water-spill-from-wyangala-dam-in-central-west-nsw-increasing-flood-risk-video Paris Olympics mascots - photoshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/14/paris-2024-olympic-mascot-paralympic-mascot-phryges-france Paris mascots videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jICOexhohEk Thirsty snakehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-15/thirsty-python-wa-midwest-snakes-harmless/101651156 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds 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 … 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

Nov 14, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, November 15 - Planet’s population hits 8 billion; Bansky drops into Ukraine; Tay Tay wins all the trophies; and the world’s longest beard chain.
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 Banksy’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1bqL6MsMu/ Banksy artworks:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63606658 World’s longest beard chainhttps://apnews.com/article/oddities-wyoming-casper-0644b3c5337f0c8646e592d320a6e00e 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 Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. 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 OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au