Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids

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  • Thursday, March 25 - Biden’s bid for gun control; traffic jam in the Suez Canal; McLaren signs 13yo Formula One driver; and the letterbox loving swan.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

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    Ship stuck in Suez Canal

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/ship-stuck-in-suez-canal-ever-given/100025314


    13 year-old go-kart star

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGbjdOcwIGU


    Letterbox loving swan

    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-56462299



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.




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    10 min
  • Wednesday, March 24 - Water, water everywhere; Iceland’s volcanic hot dogs; AFL’s record-breaking night; and Pokemon Go has competition.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Satellite imagery of flooding

    https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/before-and-after-satellite-imagery-show-early-impact-of-nsw-floods-20210323-p57d9b.html


    NSW Schools Safety Alert website

    https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

     

    NSW Schools Update App:

    https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app

     

    Iceland’s volcanic hotdogs

    https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2021/03/22/iceland-volcano-eruption-2021-mh-orig.cnn



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    10 min
  • Tuesday, March 23 - Spiders, snakes and surfing cows in NSW floods; a goalie scores the match winner in Spain; and panda love in Paris.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Cow rescues

    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-56480142


    Spiders escape to higher ground

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2021/mar/22/look-at-them-all-spiders-escape-to-higher-ground-during-nsw-floods-video


    NSW Schools Safety Alert website

    https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

     

    NSW Schools Update App:

    https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app

     

    Giant pandas

    https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda#:~:text=Although%20females%20may%20give%20birth,young%20only%20every%20other%20year.

     

    Mr Heilbronn’s classic catch

    https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/is-that-you-warnie-and-tubby-cricket-catch-in-queensland-goes-viral/news-story/555e40b3c1fd5d7a83bff9249fae0387



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    10 min
  • Monday, March 22 - NSW goes under with more rain on the way; the happiest country in the world; women’s basketball fail; and Wally the wandering walrus.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    House floats away

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-21/nsw-weather-event-sweeps-away-couples-home-on-wedding-day/13264610

     

    NSW schools closed due to flooding:

    https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

     

    NCAA women’s basketball fail 

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-21/ncaa-apologises-for-weight-room-differences/100019746

     

    Wally the walrus

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56470235


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    10 min
  • Friday, March 19 - Green shoots and job numbers; Florida’s photobombing manta ray; the footy returns to the MCG; and Usain Bolt’s chicken nugget feast.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Giant manta ray photobomb

    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/17/us/manta-ray-photobombs-surfer-trnd/index.html


    Bullying No Way! video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6dDBgahVis


    What’s Up Fox?

    Reading: Tintin https://tintin.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crab_with_the_Golden_Claws

    Listening: Justin Bieber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKMP2Woaf2E

    Watching: Grammys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gz-eXFq01s

     

    The Fox’s Spotify Playlist

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q


    Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

    Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s 

    Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger 

    Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

    Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.


    See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    11 min
  • Thursday, March 18 - Flood warning for Queensland; Czech chimps do Zoom; Kiwis win America’s Cup; and the bird that forgot its love song.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Chimpanzoom

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/mar/17/chimpanzee-zoom-czech-zoo-video-calls


    Regent honeyeater

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/17/how-an-endangered-australian-songbird-regent-honeyeater-is-forgetting-its-love-songs


    Close The Gap:

    https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/



    Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

    Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s 

    Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger 

    Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

    Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.




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    10 min
  • Wednesday, March 17 - Helping our overseas neighbours; Spain’s three day weekends; all the Oscar nominated kids movies; and flying with the world’s biggest insect.

    quiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Meet the weta: the world’s biggest insect

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBaRwtzFBbo


    Weta on a plane

    https://www.news.com.au/travel/destinations/new-zealand/weta-on-air-new-zealand-flight-goes-viral/news-story/b340b272d1b5574b82bebbef57098ec8


    Oscars animated film nominees:

    Over The Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26DIABx44Tw

    Shaun The Sheep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxRUSAIYieA

    Onward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4

    Wolfwalkers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Z_tybgPgg

    Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsLIiBStEs


    Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

    Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s 

    Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger 

    Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

    Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.


    See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    11 min
  • Tuesday, March 16 - Protests in the streets; here comes the big wet; Beijing buried under sandstorm; and Sam Kerr, Beyonce and Tay Tay slay it.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Beijing sandstorm

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/15/beijing-skies-turn-orange-as-sandstorm-and-pollution-send-readings-off-the-scale


    https://twitter.com/shen_shiwei/status/1371287413113331712



    Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

    Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s 

    Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger 

    Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

    Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.




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    11 min
  • Monday, March 15 - Landslide election in WA; Rhode Island’s runaway cow; Dockers and Reds big sporting comebacks; and a Muppet on the Masked Singer.

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS


    Masked Singer: Kermit the Frog

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/kermit-the-frog-the-masked-singer_n_604a1c80c5b6cf72d0948a3e?ri18n=true


    Masked Singer characters

    https://ew.com/tv/the-masked-singer-season-5-costumes/?slide=15b610d5-ab8c-4233-a983-f02579d50149#15b610d5-ab8c-4233-a983-f02579d50149


    Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

    Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s 

    Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger 

    Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

    Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s



    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.




    See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    10 min
  • Friday, March 12 - Cheap flights for all; Japan’s tsunami remembered; gold nuggets for dog sled winner; and it’s Mars Perseverance Q+A day!

    Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

     

    LINKS

     

    Japan tsunami photo gallery

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/japans-2011-tsunami-then-and-now-in-pictures



    What’s Up Fox?

    Reading: https://www.booktopia.com.au/coding-for-beginners-using-scratch-rosie-dickins/book/9781409599357.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLRtAm4q1ngZsUWu1FrIjWrTWuIzuBhHOOrjQsK-NMuXhP76bXpzlMaAnPBEALw_wcB

    Listening: Leave The Door Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLGHcj_fmA


    Squiz Kids Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


    Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at [email protected]


    Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.




    See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    11 min

About Squiz Kids

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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.

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