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 Moose goes to school https://people.com/moose-makes-surprise-visit-massachusetts-elementary-school-video-8385017 Earl the kelpie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-10-30/tasmanian-kelpie-earl-wins-title-of-best-working-dog/103039024?utm_source=squiztoday&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=wednesday-1-november-harder-better-faster-stronger Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Halloween https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/halloween/ Squiz Kids Shortcut to Autism https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/all-about-autism/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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]

Former Australian PM Julia Gillard answer questions from the kids of Australia in a special Squiz Kids Q+A. In it she talks about life in an Adelaide migrant camp, her earliest memories of school, her favourite bands growing up and the women who influenced her. She speaks of the weight of responsibility she felt becoming PrIme Minister - plus the sexism she encountered along the way. But mostly she sounds a rallying cry for kids all over the country to ‘dream big’, work hard and never ever let their gender define them.

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 Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Halloween https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/halloween/ The Indian wrestling school for girls: https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idscSo?now=true Bruny Island paddock seal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CRa2xjU0gpWkLFVbgIuVY_WEOEXa8n0n0rYKKeJ7viE/edit Queensland researchers at the forefront of quantum computing leap: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-30/queensland-researchers-at-forefront-of-quantum/103041392 More about quantum computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8MZWCGgIb8 Squiz Kids Shortcut to Autism https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/all-about-autism/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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]

LINKS Map of the Ottoman Empire in 1914: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/map-ottoman-empire-1914 ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/timeline-long-history-israeli-palestinian-conflict/story?id=103875134 United Nations: https://www.un.org/unispal/timeline/ Ancient Jewish History: The Diaspora: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-diaspora How did Israel become a country in the first place: https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18080016/israel-zionism-war-1948 Why Jews and Muslims both have religious claims on Jerusalem: https://www.history.com/news/why-jews-and-muslims-both-have-religious-claims-on-jerusalem

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 Deer drops in for noodles: https://apnews.com/article/deer-restaurant-noodles-beloit-wisconsin-fe12419691c69d16e1955eae2e9b9540 Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was.

Australia's best kids' book club podcast. Reviews by kids for kids LINKS Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here! This month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book —Diary of an Accidental Witch by Perdita and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders Middle Grades Book —The Bravest Word by Kate Foster Resources Spooky Halloween Reads Classroom Resources for The Bravest Word Giorgia's favourite author: Robin Stevens Giorgia's favourite book (at the moment) Wings of Fire Book 7 - Winter Turning by Tui. T. Sutherland

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 Scotland’s 5000 year old skeletons: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/tomb-neolithic-skeletons-intl-scli-scn/index.html Giraffe on a freeway: https://www.smh.com.au/national/drivers-stunned-as-giraffe-pokes-its-head-from-back-of-truck-on-busy-highway-20231025-p5eesl.html Squiz Kids Shortcut to Skeletons: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/skeletons/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 World’s largest pumpkin mosaic: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/10/23/Guinness-World-Records-pumpkin-mosaic-Nightmare-Before-Christmas/7521698077818/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons LINKS Google Slides of Classroom Activities: Moon; Star; Sun Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ... Halloween: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/halloween/ Interactive human skeleton: https://www.dkfindout.com/us/human-body/skeleton-and-bones/skeleton/

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 Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Earthquakes and Volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/ Lab reanimates a dead spider’s legs to act as a claw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JOS6hMHIUM Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was.

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 ABCs of Cyber Safety: https://nationalseniors.com.au/afp-videos Bella - the cat with the world’s loudest purr: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/10/17/Guinness-World-Records-loudest-purr-living-cat/7331697575347/ Find out about Water Night: https://thewaterconservancy.org/water-night/register-for-water-night-2022/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Invasive Species: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/invasive-species/ Learn more about the Chinese mitten crab: https://youtu.be/5HYf1c-L5ok #Sponsored The Puppets of Spelhorst - https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/book/9781529512854/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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. LINKS: Learn to say Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik: https://www.cbc.ca/kids/watch/video/1873627203893 Wild Canada: National Geographic Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqBk3SC2tOw Canadian wildlife A-Z: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/location/north-america/canada/ Poutine recipe: https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/authentic-canadian-poutine-recipe/

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 Gang Gang’s Guide To Referendums https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/ #Sponsored Nightshade Revenge – https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/book/9781529517422-2/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was.

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 Gang Gang’s Guide To Referendums https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/ Fake snake video: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/snake-chasing-man-video/ Fat Bear Week winners: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-11/fat-bear-week-2023-winner-128-grazer-runnerup-32-chunk/102962228 Squiz Kids Shortcut to Girl Power! https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/girl-power-shortcut/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Marathon world record A pug parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cx5WS-aEYM Squiz Kids Shortcut to Girl Power! https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/girl-power-shortcut/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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?

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 Simone Biles is the GOAT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8qabEpJpY Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Nobel Prizes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-nobel-prizes/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Robo-wolf: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66737051 Fat Bear Week: Voting Page https://explore.org/fat-bear-week Fat Bear Week hype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbAAcQwj1gs Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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] Robo-wolf image from ViralPress

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. LINKS: Map of Africa with Liberia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia#/media/File:Liberia_(orthographic_projection).svg Learn Kolokwa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqBmum_dXC4 Wildlife of Grebo-Kahn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtYUSk53p2Q&t=303s Learn about bongos: https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/bongo Dumboy recipe: https://nationalfoods.org/recipe/national-dish-of-liberia-dumboy/

A fun kids vs adults quiz to test your knowledge of the landmarks of the world

Australia's best kids' book club podcast. Reviews by kids for kid LINKS Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here! This month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book —Two-Headed Chicken by Tom Angleberger Middle Grades Book —Nic Blake and The Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas Resources Tom Angleberger unboxing and reading Two-Headed Chicken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsmfXLjkY4w Discussion guide for Nic Blake and the Remarkables: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xuu3iexfiw1t/2YHpeBS4AqUJtAYrqng5yR/1ff8f08849ba194b837536735312234f/Nic-Blake-Discussion-Guide-o.pdf Esha's favourite author: Karen M. McManus The books Esha would take to a deserted island: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories. LINKS: https://www.discoveringgalapagos.org.uk/ galapagosconservation.org.uk www.galapagos.org

A fun kids vs adults quiz to test your knowledge of toys and games

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. LINKS: Lindow Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGV402Z1KNY Make a Royal Guard laugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UukPHnpIelw Shakespeare's phrases common today: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-phrases/ An A to Z of cockney rhyming slang: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jun/09/guide-to-cockney-rhyming-slang Bubble and Squeak: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bubble-squeak

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

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 Fake giant dog: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/giant-irish-dog-photo/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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]

How do you become the Education Minister? Why do we need NAPLAN? And why is education a super power? Jason Clare, Australia's Federal Minister for Education, gives us the lowdown ...

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 smooth newt: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-animals/priority-pest-animals/smooth-newt Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Invasive Species: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/invasive-species/ Tectonic plates map: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/tectonic-plates-earth Peanut the chicken: https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/washtenaw-county-chicken-named-oldest-living-chicken/ Claude the koala: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-05/koala-eats-nursery-seedlings-intended-for-wildlife-corridor/102814920 #Sponsored: Alex Rider: Nightshade Revenge – https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/book/9781529517422-2/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories. LINKS https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/magazine/greta-gerwig-barbie.html https://time.com/3731483/barbie-history/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/entertainment/a44129282/barbie-real-history/ https://www.businessinsider.com/barbie-history-mattel-ruth-handler-ken-doll-toy-fashion-movie#ruth-handler-wanted-to-make-an-adult-fashion-doll-but-mattels-team-shot-her-down-1 https://www.history.com/news/barbie-through-the-ages Barbie and Ken Meet (1961 TV Commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5pcyHT838g

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 Squiz Kids Shortcut on Earthquakes and Volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/ Mysterious golden egg https://nypost.com/2023/09/06/golden-orb-found-at-bottom-of-ocean-like-a-horror-movie/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/09/07/golden-egg-noaa-ocean-alaska/?utm_campaign=wp_the7&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_the7 Atari 2600 video game console: https://youtu.be/6kJ_79ih9rI #Sponsored: Alex Rider: Nightshade Revenge – https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/book/9781529517422-2/ Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was.

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 Glossy black cockatoo https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/glossy-black-cockatoo/ Great Glossy Count https://glossyblack.org.au/great-glossy-count/ Fisherman vs seal vs shark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkXcam1TQc Barbie collector https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-27/russian-barbie-fans-to-see-film-in-big-screen/102781316 Pink house https://www.eatonhousestudio.com/h-o-u-s-e Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 A royal corgi parade: https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-corgis-parade-b4d15b4e5d787ee550fd6fa51a34ffb9 The queen and her corgis: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62823074 The world’s longest female mullet: https://news.sky.com/story/tennessee-woman-sets-record-for-worlds-longest-female-mullet-12952078 Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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. LINKS: Bushkazi video (warning, does contain images of a dead calf): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIqbpXtQUc Kabuli palaw recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/kabuli-palaw-rice-carrots-and-sultanas

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 La Tomatina festival: https://apnews.com/article/spain-tomatoes-bunol-fight-tomatina-618357ee0d889acbd10c047a35075c40 Tomatina video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca_NS229a1I Howdy Doody goes for a drive: https://news.sky.com/story/nebraska-driver-pulled-over-after-huge-bull-spotted-in-passenger-seat-12951873 Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was.

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 Gang-Gang’s Guide to Referendums: a two-part podcast series for kids https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/ Squiz Today: Voice Referendum Resource Centre (for big people) https://www.thesquiz.com.au/voicereferendum/ Miniature goat yoga https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-27/miniature-goat-yoga-stress-release-dimboola/102770332 Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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]

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime. Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain. Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy. Links Classroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/

Gang-Gang the Cockatoo is in a flap. His home town of Canberra is all a-flutter over something called 'a referendum' - and it's interfering with his berry-eating regime. Luckily, Stephanie Smith from the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) is on hand to explain. Join Steph and Squiz Kids host, Bryce Corbett as they give Gang-Gang the lowdown on what referendums are, how they work and why they're a really important part of Australia's democracy. Links Classroom Resources and Referendum the Board Game: https://www.squizkids.com.au/referendums/

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 World Gravy Wrestling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/worldgravywrestlingchampionships/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-wacky-world-gravy-wrestling-30801519 Bog Snorkelling Championships: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwezwwZIKM3/?img_index=1 https://apnews.com/article/uk-wales-bog-snorkeling-championships-f70738df2e36de433dc9e74849d2ecc4 Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

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 Elephant v crocodile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WmWidEm5I London Zoo’s weigh in https://apnews.com/article/london-zoo-animals-annual-weight-check-7f320ecd718516858a2c386a6a986886 Japan rocket launch YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTTJ20iRbs Squiz Kids Facebook Squiz Kids Instagram Squiz Kids LIVE! Buy tickets to our Canberra show here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/squiz-kids-live/154887 Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ 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? 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 that just was. LINKS Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/

LINKS Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here! This month's featured Walker Books: Junior Book —Solve Your Own Mystery: the Monster Maker by Gareth. P. Jones, illustrated by Louise Forshaw Middle Grades Book —Malamander by Thomas Taylor Teacher resources for Malamander: https://www.walker.co.uk/UserFiles/file/Malamander_Teacher's%20Notes.pdf Book Trailer for Malamander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGkhnNLxQ5E Vivan's favourite books: Moon Rising (Wings of Fire Book 6) by Tui T. Sutherland The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell Squiz Kids Shortcut to ... Book Week