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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)
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 squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
QUICK LINKS
This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.
Listen to episode one hereSquiz 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 squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Sound Carrot is your source for Family Podcast Discovery. Verified awesome, 0% boring.
Distraction free website, no flashing banners or adverts to steal your attention.
(Some shows do contain their own ads however).
At first I made this site for my kids, but like any dad I got a little over excited. I hope you find it as useful as they do.
Whether you want to listen to them together in the car, or alone in your room - the content is all safe for younger ears.
