Indigenous Sign Language and super soap

Indigenous Sign Language and super soap

Author: ABC Australia September 6, 2024 Duration: 12:32
On News Time, we count down five of the best stories from around Australia and the world. Today's show has clever kids making marvellous potions, awesome athletes winning gold and a discovery about bubble blowing whales. Quiz Questions Can you name a Paralympian? What award did Heman win? Who did Joe write his first letter to? What is the ISL word for Australia? What kind of whale has been found to make and use tools? Bonus Tricky Question What do the whales capture and eat? Answers We named James Turner, Thomas Gallagher, Jamieson Leeson, Daniel Michel and Madison de Rozario, but if you need any Paralympian, you get this one right! TIME Kid of the Year His daughter, Julie A fist placed on top of the hand Humpback Whales Bonus Tricky Answer Krill

Every Friday brings a fresh episode of ABC KIDS News Time, where host Emily curates a selection of the week's most engaging and curious stories, all chosen with a young audience in mind. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a conversation crafted to spark wonder and answer questions. Emily explores a wonderfully wide range of topics, from the latest discoveries about amazing animals and phenomena in the natural world to special events and adventures into outer space. Produced by ABC Australia, the podcast creates a safe and entertaining space for children to learn about current events and the bigger world around them in a way that's made just for them. The tone is always friendly and inclusive, turning complex news into digestible and fun stories that families can enjoy together. Each episode serves as a gentle, weekly check-in on what's happening, fostering curiosity and understanding. By presenting real-world news through a child-friendly lens, this podcast helps build listening skills and knowledge in a format that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a lesson. It’s a regular audio destination for kids who are eager to learn and for parents seeking quality, trusted content.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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