Hi there! Itās mid-February already. How did that happen??
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| Welcome back to your weekly Squiz Kids teacher ideas injection. We may be a few weeks into term, but weāre officially back in your inbox with a reminder of just how much ready-to-go goodness lives in the Squiz Kids ecosystem. From renewable energy superheroes to civics deep dives, financial literacy to science explainers ā itās all built by teachers, for teachers. |
| And before you read on ā donāt forget ourĀ Birthday and Classroom Shoutouts. Kids absolutely LOVE hearing their name on the pod. Hit the button below and send your request through now. Future-you will be grateful. |
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Everything weāve built – weāre that kid that canāt sit stillā¦
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Turns Outā¦ Thereās Quite a Lot
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| Did you know Squiz Kids is far more than a daily news podcast? |
| Weāve built an entire suite of classroom-ready content designed to plug straight into your planning. |
Planet WarriorsĀ introduces renewable energy through a gang of science superheroes ā perfect for Sustainability and Science units.
Money & Me with Biz-E the BeeĀ brings financial literacy to life through budgeting and goal-setting ā ideal for Maths and Life Skills.
The Sensational World of CivicsĀ makes Australian democracy genuinely engaging ā Humanities without the yawns.
OurĀ Science ShortsĀ unpack fascinating real-world topics in bite-sized bursts that spark curiosity and critical thinking.
And yes āĀ NewshoundsĀ is still here when the moment calls for it, helping students sharpen their media literacy and learn how to spot misinformation online. |
| Plus, while we paused producing newĀ Classroom CompanionsĀ last year, the back catalogue remains stacked with evergreen worksheets ā including dedicatedĀ Squiz the WorldĀ resources ā ready whenever you need them. |
| Itās built by teachers, for teachers. And itās all there, ready when you are. |
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Q+As Are Making a Comeback – Can you guess our first guest?
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Q+As, where the kids ask the questions, are coming backā¦ and we are not easing in quietly.Ā   |
| Can you guess who our very first guest will be? |
| Heās been answering science questions on ABC radio for more than 40 years, holds multiple university degrees, and has built a career out of explaining the wonderfully weird workings of our world. |
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| Weāll be opening the callout for student questions shortly ā so start thinking about those curly, curious, slightly chaotic sciencey wonders. |
| Stay tuned. This oneās going to be big. |
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Tuesdayās Shortcut: E-Bikes & E-Scooters
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| This TuesdayāsĀ Squiz Kids ShortcutĀ tackles a hot topic many schools are already navigating ā e-bikes and e-scooters. |
| In this episode, we exploreĀ where these devices came from, unpackĀ why adults are so concerned about them, and look closely atĀ how young people can use them safely and responsibly. |
| Itās exactly the kind of real-world issue that gets students thinking critically about risk, responsibility and innovation. |
| Helmet on. Letās roll. |
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Random Acts of Kindness Day
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| Tuesday is Random Acts of Kindness Day ā and theĀ free resources from the Random Acts of Kindness FoundationĀ are genuinely excellent. |
| TheirĀ Kindness in the ClassroomĀ lesson plans focus on six core concepts: Respect, Caring, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Responsibility and Courage. Each is taught through discussion, games, activities and home extensions. |
| But the standout?Ā The Bingo cards. |
| Students love the challenge of āwinningā at being kind ā and suddenly the room is full of quiet acts of generosity. |
| Thereās even aĀ big peopleās version. Staff meeting, anyone? |
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| From The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation |
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Fun Finish: Scotty James can Dance!
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| Between training runs, the Olympic snowboarder delivered a pitch-perfect office dance moment that is equal parts joyful and ridiculous. |
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| If youāve already seenĀ Scotty James recreatingĀ the dance made famous byĀ Hugh Grantās iconic sceneĀ in Love Actuallyā¦ watch it again. |
| If you havenātā¦ youāre welcome. |
| Itās impossible not to smile. |
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Whatās on this week?
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| Hereās whatās happening around the country and the world: |
Monday –Ā NationalĀ Tim TamĀ Day
TuesdayĀ – Random Acts of Kindness Day
– Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
– Lunar New Year 2026 –Ā Year of the Fire Horse
WednesdayĀ –Ā Ash Wednesday,Ā the first day of Lent in the Christian calendar
– The first night of theĀ Islamic Holy Month of RamadanĀ (in Australia)
–Ā Pluto DayĀ The day Pluto was discovered
ThursdayĀ – anniversary of the founding of the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, now known as Kelloggās (1906)
FridayĀ –Ā World Day of Social Justice
– National Love Your Pet Day
– Clean Out Your Bookcase Day
SaturdayĀ –Ā World Pangolin Day
SundayĀ – Walk Your Dog Day
– National Cat Day (Japan) |
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Know a teacher whoād love this? Pass it on.
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| We love hearing from you! Reply to this email with any feedback, suggestions, or funny teaching stories, or hit us up atĀ [email protected]. |
Now get out there, and have a most excellent day!
Over and out. |
| – Christie Kijurina, Squiz Kids Educator |
Ā | Scotty James
