Wake Up Kids

Cockatoo Tricks and Rainy Day Fun

WAKE UP KIDS — KIDS WAKE UP PODCAST Ticky Tocket kicks off Monday, 25 May 2026, with an upbeat wake-up for kids, launching a fun new week on Wake Up Kids. Stretch, smile, and get moving with a cheerful start that sets the tone for a bright, busy day!   Today’s Science Scoop spotlights clever Sydney cockatoos that use their feet to turn on public water fountains—then teach each other the trick through social learning. Curious minds will love this splashy tale of animal smarts and teamwork.   Weather for listeners in Lindfield: it’s a chilly 16.5°C this morning, warming to around 22°C with showers expected—so don’t forget a raincoat or umbrella.   Ticky signs off with a simple reminder: be curious, creative, and kind. Press play, wake up happy, and let’s make today wonderful!

Octopus Hearts and Rainy Morning

WAKE UP KIDS — KIDS WAKE UP PODCAST: OCEAN HEARTS & RAINY STARTS Start your morning with zany zing! Ticky Tocket splashes into today’s episode with ocean-wow facts: did you know octopuses have three hearts—and two take a break when they swim? Plus, they’ve got blue blood thanks to copper. Mind = blown!   Weather check for Lindfield, Sydney: a brisk 14.9°C morning warming to around 22°C with a chance of showers. Time for fluffy socks, a cozy jacket, and a trusty brolly—splash responsibly!   Today’s big idea: your brain is like an octopus—packed with wiggly ideas! Be curious, create boldly, ask big questions, and be kind to the creatures (and people) around you.   Tocket signs off wishing you the wackiest, wonderfullest day. Press play on the kids wake up podcast that gets little legends smiling, thinking, and ready to take on the world.

Saturday Sparkle: Star Moth and Puddle Jumps

WAKE UP KIDS — KIDS WAKE UP PODCAST: SATURDAY SPARKLE WITH TICKY TOCKET   Kick off your weekend with Ticky Tocket’s bouncy Saturday (May 23, 2026) full of weekend cheer, giggles, and silly antics—perfect for little listeners easing into the day.   Science spotlight: meet the marvelous bogong moth! It navigates long journeys by using the stars like a sky‑GPS—and, as the show notes, it’s the first insect we’ve seen do this. Plus, a gentle reminder to be kind to those lamp‑bonking moths fluttering by your lights.   Local Lindfield weather check: showers increasing through the day, 16°C rising to 22°C—ideal for puddle‑jumping adventures.   Ticky’s Mega‑Wake‑Up‑Wisdom: Be curious, be creative, and be kind.   Before you dash: learn something silly, draw something squiggly, hug someone you love—and tune back in on Monday for more Wake Up Kids fun!

Wake Up Kids: Saturday Surprise with Moths, Smart Birds and Rainy Day Fun

WAKE UP KIDS — SATURDAY SURPRISE SPECIAL (MAY 23, 2026) Rise and shine with Wake Up Kids, the kids wake up podcast that zips you into the day with smiles, science, and splashy fun! Host Ticky Tocket pops in on a weekend with a bonus mini-episode packed with curious facts and cozy morning vibes.   What’s inside this Saturday Surprise: * Science wow: Bogong moths can navigate by the stars — the first confirmed insect to use the night sky like a map. * Clever birds: Sydney cockatoos have learned to work water fountains by lifting the handle with a foot to take a sip. * Local weather (Lindfield): A chilly 14.5°C morning with showers later and a top near 22°C — perfect for puddle jumping with raincoats and gumboots. * Feel-good send-off: Be curious, be adventurous, make something silly, and be kind — even to the worms after the rain.   Ticky Tocket signs off with a reminder: the regular Monday-to-Friday show is back at 7 a.m. on Monday. Set your alarms and wake up happy!

Smart Cockatoos, Rainy Day Puddles, and Three Little Wins

WAKE UP KIDS WITH TICKY TOCKET — KIDS WAKE UP PODCAST (FRI, MAY 22, 2026) It’s Friday and Ticky Tocket is bouncing you out of bed on Wake Up Kids—the kids wake up podcast that turns sleepy yawns into happy wiggles and big smiles!   Science Spotlight: Meet the clever Sydney cockatoos who’ve learned to use their feet to turn on public drinking fountains. We chat about curiosity, testing ideas, and trying again—just like real scientists do.   Weather in Lindfield: A chilly start around 13°C (feels like 10), with showers expected and a top of 21°C. Pack your raincoats and gumboots—perfect for safe, splashy puddle fun after school.   Friday Challenge: Learn one new thing, make one creative thing, and do one kind thing. Three little wins to power up your day!   Hit play for a high-energy kickoff and a cheerful, wiggly, giggly send-off to brighten your Friday.