Squiz Kids

By Squiz MediaNews Kids & Family Daily News

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Squiz Kids episodes

July 24, 2023 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_0NZlqk
Arriba la Celeste! (Uruguayan soccer highlights): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNDddyXDbrs&t=22s
Recipe for chivito: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12580-chivito-steak-sandwich
10 min
July 23, 2023 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.

LINKS

Katmai National Park Brown Bear Cam: https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]
10 min
July 20, 2023 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.
8 min
July 19, 2023 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.

LINKS

The Matildas get a surprise visit from Cathy Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yIYDVATFk

Cathy Freeman wins gold in the 2000 Olympics 400m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7Tra5Qm0Q

Possibly the world’s lowest car: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/132568711/the-worlds-lowest-car-looks-totally-fake-but-isnt

1969 Moon landing: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.html

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]
11 min
July 18, 2023 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.

LINKS

YES and NO arguments for Voice referendum: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/pamphlet.htm

Barbie burger: https://twitter.com/BurgerKingBR/status/1678858830334001153

Mystery space capsule:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/17/mystery-object-wa-beach-green-head-western-australia

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]

10 min
July 17, 2023 Your Shortcut to... Women's Football (Soccer)
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

LINKS:
Women's football - primary sources: http://www.donmouth.co.uk/womens_football/womens_football.html
The story of women's football in England: https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/heritage/kicking-down-barriers
History of women's football in Australia: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australia
How the Matildas' got their name: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sometimes-you-strike-it-lucky-how-a-25-cent-phone-poll-gave-the-matildas-their-name-20230517-p5d93q.html?instance=2023-06-24-06-06-AEST&jobid=29705766&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&mbnr=MzE0NDQ1OTU&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh-weekend&utm_content=good_weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-06-24
Everything we need to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2023/06/11417703/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-details
14 min
July 16, 2023 Monday, July 17 - Women’s World Cup fever arrives; Northern hemisphere heatwave; History is made at Wimbledon; and the surfboard stealing otters.
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

Surfboard munching otter: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/stealing-surfboards-and-taking-bites-this-sea-otter-is-running-amok-on-the-water/28kor14hd

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]

11 min
July 13, 2023 Friday, July 14 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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.
9 min
July 12, 2023 Thursday, July 13 - Combatting coral rubble in the Great Barrier Reef; Hawaii’s unique surfboards; Ricciardo returns and Squiz-E’s bigfoot warning.
LINKS

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]
11 min
July 11, 2023 Wednesday, July 12 - Australia joins the climate club; Snow in South Africa; Mars rover phones home; and it’s State of Origin time!
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

Mars Rover Perseverance: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

Malala Yousafzai https://malala.org/malalas-story

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
https://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 [email protected]

10 min

About Squiz Kids

From the publisher's feed

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it's a 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.