Squiz Kids

If you're in China, you'll have a long life if you slurp them ... you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ... and no, Marco Polo did NOT introduce them to Italy. 

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

LINKS: 

Noodles for dessert! https://www.sbs.com.au/food/blog/2016/08/10/noodle-my-dessert

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

International Polar Bear Day: https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/awareness-events/international-polar-bear-day/

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

Six red blobs that have upended science! Compare the certainty of CNN’s journalists with the caution of the ABC’s:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-02-23/james-webb-space-telescope-massive-galaxies-early-universe/101997596 

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/22/world/webb-telescope-massive-early-galaxies-scn/index.html

Original scientific paper on the red massive galaxies: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05786-2 

Bronze Age brain surgeon: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-02-23/evidence-brain-surgery-brothers-meggido-bronze-era-israel/101989790 

Mexico’s bike desks: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64489464 

Cricket Australia’s wrap-up of the semi final: https://www.cricket.com.au/news 

Key moments from the Matilda’s Cup of Nations run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_533Eicfk 

Tendulkar’s 200, condensed to two minutes: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8cyu6n 

Dig Deeper: 

Scientific paper on the Bronze Age brain surgery: :https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281020 

The history of surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbP0xYB-Rrc

The history of women’s football in Australia: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australia

Forgotten history of Australian women’s football discovered: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4icz

How the Matildas got their name: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4icz

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

Promise, by Voyager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agG7ShZGfJM&t=72s 

Saturn’s spoke season: images and explanation https://www.space.com/saturn-spoke-season-hubble-telescope-photo 

Lajamanu’s fish from the sky: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-21/outback-community-fish-rain-sky-weather-event/102002588

Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_the_Flag_on_Iwo_Jima 

Nintendo’s merch for Japan’s Cat Day: https://gonintendo.com/contents/16463-pokemon-co-reveals-sprigatito-merch-line-for-national-cat-day  

National Cat Day festival, featuring appearances by Japanese celebrity cats (Google can translate the page): http://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break/ 

Samurai Cat film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3185154/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_i_1 

Dig Deeper:

Voyager’s 2022 popular vote-winning song, Dreamer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae23F6zQo98 

Eurovision Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpjHHu8ivVWs73uxHlWwFA 

Why cats are important to Japanese culture: http://www.japanculture-nyc.com/happy-neko-no-hi-and-the-importance-of-cats-in-japan/ 

Japan’s cat cafes: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2314.html#

Japanese pronunciation guide for 222: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duiMovj0c1c&t=2s 

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]

Greece is having a big party on March 25, to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Don't be surprised if you see the blue-and-white Greek flag flying in Australia, too—about half a million Aussies have Greek heritage, making Australia home to one of the biggest Greek communities in the world. So it seems to be the perfect time to find out a bit more about this ancient civilisation.

LINKS:

10 UNESCO sites in Greece: https://video.link/w/58Xfd

Virtual tour of the Acropolis: https://www.acropolisvirtualtour.gr/

Fasolada recipe: https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/traditional-greek-bean-soup-recipe-fasolada/

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

Carnival: Photo Gallery: https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/in-pics-brazils-spectacular-rio-carnival-returns-1192623#7

Molly Picklum: new world surf champion - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/P_MW5YbxZSU

Dig Deeper:

What is Lent and why do some Christians give up something for it?: https://people.howstuffworks.com/what-is-lent-and-why-give-up-something.htm

Four things to know about Ash Wednesday: https://theconversation.com/4-things-to-know-about-ash-wednesday-112120

The origins of Carnival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltXfR_TIlEE

World Surfing League Championship Tour schedule: https://surfingwa.com.au/world-surf-league-announces-2023-championship-tour-schedule/

How to get verified on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://vidooly.com/blog/get-verified-facebook-twitter-instagram/#:~:text=Click%20on%20Settings%20at%20the,or%20a%20detailed%20verification%20process.

And because it’s National Cat Day in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cytJLvf-eVs

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

Ed Sheeran delights kids in Brissie hospital - VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co1QY77JkvM/?hl=en

Pickle pizza, anyone? https://www.axios.com/2023/02/17/pizza-trends-2023

Matildas v Spain - match highlights video:https://www.matildas.com.au/video/commbank-matildas-v-spain-highlights-cup-nations-2023

Dig Deeper:

New Zealand mops up - VIDEO: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/feb/17/its-apocalyptic-locals-faced-with-cleanup-after-new-zealands-cyclone-gabrielle-video

Information on preparing for natural disasters: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/preparing-for-natural-disasters?context=60042

Understanding natural disasters: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/our-stories/understanding-natural-disasters

Pickle pizza recipe: https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/ranch-and-dill-pickle-pizza/

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]

Rats that save lives... Frogs that pretend to be insects ... and plants that can count?

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

LINKS

World's tiniest frog (and vertebrate): https://video.link/w/VeVFc

Snowball the dancing cockatoo: https://video.link/w/oaVFc

Rat school in Africa: https://video.link/w/xaVFc

BBC video on Venus fly trap: https://video.link/w/0aVFc

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links: 

Threatened species back from the brink: https://theconversation.com/we-found-29-threatened-species-are-back-from-the-brink-in-australia-heres-how-200057

Shape-shifting robot: Video: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64668021

Dog takes on hammerhead: https://twitter.com/OtteTracey/status/1626585413971496961?s=20

Petunia the pygmy hippo: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64686602

Dig Deeper:

What kids can do to help save threatened species: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-green-kids-guide-threatened-species-9-ways

Pygmy hippo facts: https://animalia.bio/pygmy-hippo

Robot clearing foreign body from stomach:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMMvZIVzvgI&t=28s

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?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.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 [email protected]