Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

The great pen and paper classroom comeback; Donald Trump’s big test; it’s Melbourne Cup day; and the man who walked around the world.

Dust off those pencils! Schools are rethinking their love affair with screens, with NSW pushing for handwritten NAPLAN tests and a Sydney school cracking down on smartphones.

It's election time in America, and voters are preparing to have their say on who's running the country. The midterms will help decide who gets a seat in Congress and could make life easier or harder for President Trump.

The race that stops the nation is almost here, with 24 thoroughbreds preparing to thunder around Flemington for a shot at Melbourne Cup glory.

Talk about taking the scenic route! English adventurer Karl Bushby is nearing the end of an extraordinary 28-year walk around the world.

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Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

Halloween might be over, but there’s one skeleton you won’t be packing away… your own!

This week, Bryce heads into the Squiz Kids Vault to unearth our Shortcut to Skeletons. Join Amanda and Bryce to discover how our bones hold us up, protect our organs and even make our blood. Find out why babies have more bones than adults, meet the remarkable bone that isn’t connected to any others, and learn how to keep your skeleton strong.

A journey beneath your skin for curious kids... with a S’Quiz at the end!

A racing heart, a startled scream… and then a request to do it all again! Why can a good scare feel so much fun?

In this Halloween edition of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie investigates what happens inside your brain and body when you’re frightened, how pretend danger can produce a real reaction, and what scientists discovered when they fitted haunted-house visitors with heart-rate monitors. From spooky movies to rollercoasters, we explore the sweet spot between boring and TOO scary... and why it’s different for everyone.

Got a science question you’d love answered? Send it to ⁠squizkids@thesquiz.com.au⁠ so Christie can investigate!

Get ready for a ghostly adventure with Squiz-E! 🎃
It's Halloween night, and Squiz-E’s just about to settle in after trick-or-treating when… KNOCK! KNOCK! Something’s at the door. But who could it be so late? Follow Squiz-E into the dark, shadowy night as he faces his fears, braves creepy corners, and discovers a glowing secret that’s got everyone spooked. Will he solve the mystery of the Ghostly Glow? Find out in this spine-tingling tale, full of spooky twists and a heart warming surprise! 👻

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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