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… K-Pop
In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore what K-pop really is (hint: it’s much more than just music), how young performers train for years to become K-pop idols, and why fans all around the world are chanting, dancing, and waving light sticks — even when they don’t speak the language.
Squiz Kids Shortcuts dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
PREVIOUS SHORTCUTS
Your Shortcut to… Outlaws and Rebels
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Outlaws and Rebels. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Guinness World Records
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Guinness World Records. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Science that was Wrong
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Science that was Wrong. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… The Tour de France
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Tour de France—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Dragons
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Dragons—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Eddie Mabo and Native Title
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Ancient Egypt
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Ancient Egypt —the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… The Making of a Pope
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Making of a Pope—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… Australian Women War Heroes
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Australian Women War Heroes—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.
Your Shortcut to… ANZAC Day
It started on the beaches of Turkey… it’s been disrupted more than once by a pandemic… and if you want the full experience, you’ll have to get up early. We’ll take you through WHAT happened on April 25, 1915… WHY we celebrate ANZAC Day… and HOW the holiday has changed over the years.