Hi there! Itâs 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 weâre 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 â itâs all built by teachers, for teachers. |
| And before you read on â donât forget our 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 weâve built – weâre that kid that canât sit stillâŠ
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Turns Out⊠Thereâs Quite a Lot
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| Did you know Squiz Kids is far more than a daily news podcast? |
| Weâve built an entire suite of classroom-ready content designed to plug straight into your planning. |
Planet Warriors introduces renewable energy through a gang of science superheroes â perfect for Sustainability and Science units.
Money & Me with Biz-E the Bee brings financial literacy to life through budgeting and goal-setting â ideal for Maths and Life Skills.
The Sensational World of Civics makes Australian democracy genuinely engaging â Humanities without the yawns.
Our Science Shorts unpack fascinating real-world topics in bite-sized bursts that spark curiosity and critical thinking.
And yes â Newshounds 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 new Classroom Companions last year, the back catalogue remains stacked with evergreen worksheets â including dedicated Squiz the World resources â ready whenever you need them. |
| Itâs built by teachers, for teachers. And itâs 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 back⊠and we are not easing in quietly.   |
| Can you guess who our very first guest will be? |
| Heâs 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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| Weâll be opening the callout for student questions shortly â so start thinking about those curly, curious, slightly chaotic sciencey wonders. |
| Stay tuned. This oneâs going to be big. |
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Tuesdayâs Shortcut: E-Bikes & E-Scooters
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| This Tuesdayâs Squiz Kids Shortcut tackles a hot topic many schools are already navigating â e-bikes and e-scooters. |
| In this episode, we explore where these devices came from, unpack why adults are so concerned about them, and look closely at how young people can use them safely and responsibly. |
| Itâs exactly the kind of real-world issue that gets students thinking critically about risk, responsibility and innovation. |
| Helmet on. Letâs roll. |
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Random Acts of Kindness Day
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| Tuesday is Random Acts of Kindness Day â and the free resources from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation are genuinely excellent. |
| Their Kindness in the Classroom 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? The Bingo cards. |
| Students love the challenge of âwinningâ at being kind â and suddenly the room is full of quiet acts of generosity. |
| Thereâs even a big peopleâs 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 youâve already seen Scotty James recreating the dance made famous by Hugh Grantâs iconic scene in Love Actually⊠watch it again. |
| If you havenât⊠youâre welcome. |
| Itâs impossible not to smile. |
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Whatâs on this week?
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| Hereâs whatâs happening around the country and the world: |
Monday – National Tim Tam Day
Tuesday – Random Acts of Kindness Day
– Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
– Lunar New Year 2026 –Â Year of the Fire Horse
Wednesday – Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in the Christian calendar
– The first night of the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan (in Australia)
– Pluto Day The day Pluto was discovered
Thursday – anniversary of the founding of the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, now known as Kelloggâs (1906)
Friday – World Day of Social Justice
– National Love Your Pet Day
– Clean Out Your Bookcase Day
Saturday – World Pangolin Day
Sunday – Walk Your Dog Day
– National Cat Day (Japan) |
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Know a teacher whoâd 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 at [email protected]. |
Now get out there, and have a most excellent day!
Over and out. |
| – Christie Kijurina, Squiz Kids Educator |
 | Scotty James
