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
Hamilton
It’s gotten Aussie kids rapping about long-dead American politicians … and had audiences laughing at poor old King George III, 200 years after he died. We’ll take you through who Alexander Hamilton was; why the musical about him has been a global smash hit; and what else you can learn about through music.
Listen nowInvasive Species
Cute little bunnies. Fluffy cats and tiny mice. They seem sweet and harmless, but these animals are causing havoc all over Australia. More than 3,000 species of animals have been introduced to Australia, and many of them threaten our delicate ecosystem. We’ll explore WHAT exactly an invasive species is, HOW they came to cause so much trouble, WHO is affected, and WHAT we can do about it.
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