Squiz Kids

Squiz Media
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Aug 25, 2022 • 11min

Friday, August 26 - Dinosaur footprints in riverbed; Teen pilot breaks a Guinness Record; big weekend for AFLW; and Australia’s best vanilla slice.

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. LINKSDinosaur drought discovery: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-25/drought-uncovers-dinosaur-tracks-in-us-park/101369122Acrocanthosaurus: videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8s_6ZECpLkAcrocanthosaurus: fact sheethttps://www.thoughtco.com/things-to-know-acrocanthosaurus-1093769Sauroposeidon; fact sheethttps://dinosaurpictures.org/Sauroposeidon-picturesNewshounds: Register your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsTeachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 24, 2022 • 9min

Thursday, 25 August - Spelling still matters; passengers stuck beneath the sea; Melbourne goes to Greece; and a noisy black hole.

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 most commonly misspelt words on job applications: https://hrnews.co.uk/study-reveals-the-most-overused-and-misspelled-words-on-cvs-in-2022/Jupiter up close: https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/08/22/webbs-jupiter-images-showcase-auroras-hazes/Newshounds: Register your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
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Aug 23, 2022 • 11min

Wednesday, August 24 - Operation Whale Rescue; Gadgets powered by human sweat; A fake nurse on Facebook; and how dogs cry tears of joy.

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. LINKSNewshounds: Register your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsTeachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 22, 2022 • 11min

Tuesday, August 23 - Scientists study backseat tantrums; Kyrgyzstan’s fermented horse milk; lost ring found in the sea; and oh-oh, it’s Book Week!

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. LINKSFermented milk in Kyrgyzstan:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-21/fermented-horse-milk-season-on-in-kyrgyzstan/101354342Book Week sorted:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/aug/22/easy-book-week-costume-ideas-do-you-have-a-box-there-are-lots-of-cubes-in-childrens-booksTeachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 21, 2022 • 8min

Monday, August 22 - Tale of two weather extremes; the Zulu crown a king; cross-country parachuting; and a seal in the living room.

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. LINKSRivers from space:https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/20/world/rivers-lakes-drying-up-drought-climate-cmd-intl/index.htmlThousands celebrate the new Zulu king: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-62604497Learn more about the Zulu nation: https://southafrica.co.za/the-zulu.htmlParamotors explainer video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR4lVCrPA6AWant to listen to our Squiz the World episode on Indonesia? Teachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 18, 2022 • 11min

Friday, August 19 - Operation Seal Rescue on cow farm; China tries to make it rain; big upset at the U12 footy championships; and the 8yo and the astronaut.

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. LINKSVideo: Seal that visited a dairy farmhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-18/seal-spotted-on-simpson-farm-victoria-long-way-from-beach/101345104Cloud seeding explainer video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU4z8ZiX_eAHear Isabella Payne’s chat with the ISS (scroll about halfway down for player): https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2022/08/10/broadstairs-eight-year-old-to-feature-on-nasa-website-after-radio-chat-with-iss-astronaut/Orang-utan Jungle School:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCqWNhnJqtYWant to listen to our Squiz the World episode on Indonesia? Teachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 17, 2022 • 11min

Thursday, August 18 - Bringing back the Tassie Tiger; the pig skin restoring human sight; what Barbie did next; and Abby the cave dog.

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 last known Tassie Tigerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RPap1BWYnsWant to listen to our Squiz the World episode on Indonesia? Teachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 16, 2022 • 8min

Wednesday, August 17 - Spiderman says no to social media; a teenage shark attack hero; Japanese parents’ poo problems; and Fritz the baby hippo.

--- EPISODE NOTES ---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. LINKSTom Holland’s last Instagram message for a while: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/15/entertainment/tom-holland-social-media-mental-health-intl-scli/index.htmlCute alert! Fritz the baby hippo: https://people.com/pets/fiona-the-hippo-brother-officially-has-a-name-frtiz/Want to listen to our Squiz the World episode on Indonesia? Teachers: Did you know that you can access curriculum-aligned, differentiated resources related to each day’s podcast episode with a Squiz Kids for Schools subscription? Check it all out with a FREE 30 Day Trial.Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids For Schools Instagram!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.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 10min

Tuesday, August 16 - Fish and chips on endangered list; Germany’s cat lockdown; AFLW moves to Marvel; and Ravi the adventurous red panda.

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. LINKSRed panda falls from the sky … sort ofhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/adelaide-zoo-red-pandas-dramatic-rescue-after-missing-for-two-days/news-story/89a5f791317af22f4907a13e4b78fc1fWant to hear Squiz Kids Shortcuts + Squiz The World podcasts? Teachers: Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Parents: Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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Aug 14, 2022 • 8min

Monday, August 15 - Secret girls schools in Afghanistan; China’s kangaroo astronaut; mystery caves on the moon; and squirrels that sploot.

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. LINKSEverybody do the sploot: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/08/11/can-splooting-help-beat-the-heat-heres-why-squirrels-are-heat-dumping/?sh=4649b24451f8Listen to the Squiz Kids Shortcut on the Circle of Life ..Want to hear Squiz Kids Shortcuts + Squiz The World podcasts? Teachers: Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Parents: Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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