Squiz Kids Shortcuts
Each week we take a deep dive into a high-interest news or current affairs topic, answering kids' burning questions about everything from the Olympics to Islam. A new episode is released every Monday morning.
Looking for curriculum-aligned comprehension activities for each shortcut? We've got you covered. And check the episode notes for more resources to dig deeper.
LATEST SHORTCUT
Your Shortcut to… The Science of Santa
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Science of Santa — the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Squiz Kids Shortcuts dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
PREVIOUS SHORTCUTS
Your Shortcut to… Toys Around the World
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Toys Around the World—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Bluey
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Bluey!—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Australia at War
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Australia at War—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Halloween
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Halloween—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… The United Nations
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The United Nations—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… The Space Race
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Space Race—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… The World’s Toughest Animals
We’ll take you through what makes five of the world’s animals so tough; how they got that way; and why…
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Your Shortcut to… The Paralympics
Your Shortcut to… The Paralympics We’ll take you through HOW the Paralympics got started, WHAT kind of disabilities are included…
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Your Shortcut to… Roald Dahl
We’ll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you…
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Your Shortcut to… The Modern Olympics
We’ll talk you through WHY the Olympics were rekindled, WHO competed in the early Modern Olympic Games and HOW some…
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