Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids

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  • Friday, February 26 - Australia flexes its soft power muscles; a Fiji rugby serenade; fridges for humanity; and the world’s wooliest sheep.

    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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    Fijian rugby team sing their thanks

    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2021/feb/25/fijian-rugby-league-team-sing-from-balconies-to-thank-sydney-hotel-quarantine-staff-video


    Baarack the overgrown sheep

    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/25/mammoth-woolly-baarack-the-overgrown-sheep-shorn-of-his-35kg-fleece


    Colourful fridges on US streets

    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-56176965


    What’s Up Fox?

    Reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7645932-the-good-man-jesus-and-the-scoundrel-christ

    Listening: In My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQA

    Watching: Robin Hood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f3toYy63KA


    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
  • Thursday, February 25 - Brissie in Olympics box seat; Japan’s robot city; the seat belt that saved Tiger Woods; and Skipper the miracle puppy.

    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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    Skipper the miracle pup:

    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/23/us/puppy-born-with-six-legs-trnd/index.html


    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
  • Squiz Kids Q+A with Sam Moran

    A kids' only Q+A with singer, songwriter and one-time Yellow Wiggle, Sam Moran.


    Squiz Kids Q+As are a chance for kids to ask questions of people in the news. 


    In this episode, former Yellow Wiggle and children's TV host, Sam Moran reveals the secrets to songwriting, recalls life as a Yellow Wiggle and tells what it was like to record music with Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban and Guy Sebastian.

     

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    Pool Party with Guy Sebastian: Video


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    15 min
  • Wednesday, February 24 - Facebook backs down; cool videos direct from Mars; when a Tassie Tiger is a wallaby; and Japan’s totally nude festival.

    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’s naked festival

    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/naked-festival-japan-hadaka-matsuri-2021/index.html

     

    Mars landing video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4Fpg

    Mars landing explainer video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYQwuYZbA6o


    Tassie tiger explainer

    https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/extinction-of-thylacine


    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
  • Tuesday, February 23 - The fight against fake news; French schools ban meat; how to clone a ferret; and Max the Miracle Dog gets a medal.

    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

     

    Cloned ferret

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


    Max the remarkable therapy dog

    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-56128405


    PDSA Order of Merit list:

    https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/animal-awards-programme/pdsa-order-of-merit


    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
  • Monday, February 22 - Let the vaccine roll-out begin! Teacher rows solo across Atlantic; all hail tennis’ Naomi Osaka; and flying a helicopter on Mars.

    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

     

    First images from Mars

    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.html

     

    Ingenuity: the Mars helicopter

    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.html


    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/20/world/mars-ingenuity-helicopter-update-scn-trnd/index.html


    Cat Day

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35628239



    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
  • Friday February 19 - How kids fight off COVID; Mars rover lands today; Facebook picks a fight; and your chance to join a boy band.

    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

     

    Mars landing live stream

    https://www.youtube.com/user/JPLraw/live


    What’s Up Fox

    Reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18103453-hatched

    Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY

    Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1F0lBnsnkE


    The Fox’s Spotify Playlist

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



    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
  • Thursday, February 18 - Back to school for Vic kids; Italian volcano erupts; Ash Barty crashes out; and chocolate in the mail.

    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

     

    Mt Etna erupting

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


    Reddit snack exchange

    https://www.reddit.com/r/snackexchange/top/?t=all


    Reddit snack exchange video:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/DidntKnowIWantedThat/comments/en7x90/how_to_make_a_person_happy_with_a_box/




    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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    9 min
  • Wednesday, February 17 - It’s V-day for Victoria; Panther on the loose in Italy; Thundersnow in America; and bye-bye laughing emoji.

    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

     

    Skating on lakes

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56077773

     

    Panther on the loose

    https://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/bari/cronaca/21_febbraio_08/pantera-fa-paura-stop-scampagnate-140e3156-6a1d-11eb-8e42-1f0d560591ec.shtml

     

    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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    9 min
  • Tuesday, February 16 - Vaccine touchdown; Stonehenge has been moved; a baby on the way for Harry and Megs; and what lemurs can teach us about love.

    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

     

    Stonehenge explainer video

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z82hsbk/articles/zg8q2hv

     

    Fire Fight Australia fundraiser video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9fVj1l2R_4&feature=youtu.be

     

    Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squiz

    www.thesquiz.com.au


    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

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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