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

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!

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Today’s Quick Links: 

New Zealand storm photos:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/cyclone-gabrielle-floods-rescue-operation-underway-in-puketapu-napier-new-hawkes-bay-evacuations/RMMVL7IR6ZBITE4RODSM2PXQAI/ 

Bolivian wolf in sheep’s clothing: https://nypost.com/2023/02/14/inmate-disguises-himself-as-a-sheep-to-escape-prison/ 

Titanic footage - one minute version: https://apnews.com/article/titanic-rare-footage-released-c429fad5ff9eae14f7dc110881bf0697 

Mary, Queen of Scots - news story with sample letter and cipher: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/world/europe/mary-queen-of-scots-letters.html 

Dig Deeper:

Titanic footage - 80 minute version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmfjjsRbKCY

Mary, Queen of Scots - Figures from academic paper, including ciphers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677

Mary, Queen of Scots - Full academic paper, including historical background: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677?src=

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Rosie’s Recipes: Healthier Apricot Cereal Balls

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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

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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

WPL Aussie players: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/womens-premier-league-auction-28-australians-to-go-under-the-hammer-for-inaugural-tournament/news-story/543e6c725938ce336b9b86c3ee7892b8 

Kenya’s day of prayer: https://apnews.com/article/weather-kenya-government-utah-william-ruto-nairobi-9a603e7cf63e49bfc70ab9c48a4c547c 

Ant-Man trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlNFpri-Y40 

The 10 Greatest Conquerors in Human History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSQfxeE5hc8

Dig Deeper:

Video of the WPL auction (top 5 most expensive players): https://www.wplt20.com/videos/top-5-buys-from-wpl-player-auction-2023 

WPL Website, teams, players: https://www.wplt20.com/auction 

US Presidential Elections explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdadb7qMBcE

The Ant-Man saga up to now: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi205047065/?ref_=tt_eds_center-3_ecw_cs_antman_i

Kenya drought facts and figures: https://www.icrc.org/en/document/kenya-drought-response-facts-figures-may-november-2022

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

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

Episode links: 

Puppy Bowl 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/12/sport/puppy-bowl-2023-winner/index.html

Justina Miles signs her way into Super Bowl history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdSPDK6iQ5c

Dig Deeper: 

What is a cyclone? BOM explainer and video: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/tc-info/ 

How to spot a fake video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/19/how-spot-fake-video/

Origins of Roman numerals: https://www.livescience.com/32052-roman-numerals.html#:~:text=Roman%20numerals%20originated%2C%20as%20the,essential%20to%20communications%20and%20trade.

Roman numerals - Why were the Romans bad at maths? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cj1BZzsY-g

Differences between Auslan and American Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVjoCM2PQ8 

Auslan Storybook Library: https://www.auslanstorybooks.com/the-storybook-library.html

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Rosie’s Recipes: Brilliant Burrito Lunch Box:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/black-bean-burrito-lunch-box?icmpid=sm-ffk-article-best-lunch-box-foods

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

Fundraising ideas for kids: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/charity-fundraising-ideas

Emergency Action Alliance: https://emergencyaction.org.au/turkeysyriaearthquake

Red Cross earthquake appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/earthquakes/

UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquake

Your Shortcut to … Valentine’s Day https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/valentines-day/ 

Dig Deeper: 

National Apology to the Stolen Generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiLnsFyAVqE 

Closing the Gap targets (includes true/false quiz data): https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement/targets 

The story behind Hindu Worship of cows (Short on time? Start at 4:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0ZVXMReBg

An animated guide to Hinduism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBEEuYIWwY 

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]

It has its roots in an Ancient festival that featured goats... Shakespeare was a fan... and it was changed forever by the Hallmark company. We'll take you through WHEN Valentine's Day got started, HOW it is celebrated by different people, and WHAT are some of the craziest real-life romantic gestures we've discovered.

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

How cyclones form: How cyclones form https://study.com/academy/lesson/cyclones-lesson-for-kids-facts-causes.html

Ghost ships of the Baltic Sea: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ghost-ships-baltic-sea-photographs/index.html

Indigenous Women’s Unity Dance: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-indigenous-women-war-cry/

Māori Ferns’ Haka: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-maori-ferns-haka/

Men’s Haka and Indigenous War-Cry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfkA_ub7w0

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Rosie’s Recipes: Egg and Lettuce Pinwheel: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/egg-and-lettuce-pinwheel-lunch-box

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

The new Bing: https://www.bing.com/new?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_BingAI 

Namibian TV report on school under trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4cwUx_y_So 

Jordan Mailata the “best story in the NFL” https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/jordan-mailata-is-the-best-story-in-the-nfl-right-now/video/ea02d2cd47c1a146264d68ba75b527bb 

Wolf1069b Artist’s Impression and press release: https://www.mpia.de/news/science/2023-02-wolf1069b

25 best Superbowl ads of all time: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/a35093628/best-super-bowl-commercials/

Superbowl Ads 2023 (Beer ads included): https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/superbowl/super-bowl-ads-2023-super-bowl-lvii-advertisements-commercials-watch-videos-how-much-does-an-ad-cost-breaking-bad-serena-williams-news/news-story/4567da0c6331e5a88230406ba8a02f01 

T20 World Cup: https://www.t20worldcup.com/ 

Dig Deeper: 

Bing relaunch discussed by experts: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/02/07/microsoft-announces-new-ai-powered-bing-homepage.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/technology/microsoft-bing-openai-artificial-intelligence.html 

Bankstown Kid: The Jordan Mailata story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCbarLIlY1s  

Explore Exoplanets: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/

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Rosie’s Recipes: Rice Paper Rolls: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/rice-paper-roll-lunch-box

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

Woody Woodpecker theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnpZpAPaLew

Wearable Japanese beanbag: https://www.wionews.com/world/chilling-the-japanese-way-this-wearable-beanbag-lets-you-unwind-anywhere-watch-559716

Pest controller finds 300kg of acorns in wall cavity: Video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/07/acorns-woodpeckers-california-house/

LeBron James breaks all-time NBA point-scoring record: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-08/lebron-james-breaks-all-time-nba-point-scoring-record/101947200

Dig Deeper: 

Woodpecker in action: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVG27nbKoBM

Squirrel stores 1000 walnuts under the bonnet of a truck: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/30/squirrel-truck-fargo-bill-fischer/

The ways animals prepare for winter: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/animals-prepare-for-winter

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Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/

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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]

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 we're headed to a country that has the highest density of robots in the world... where, when you take a photo, everyone says "kimchi"... and where tae kwon do was invented. Can you guess?

LINKS:

Taekwondo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGIZTKUfcnI

Bibimbap recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/bibimbap/#wprm-recipe-container-37012