Saranya D/O Vasudevan
Nurturing Young Minds Through Experience and Exploration
Children learn through doing and experiencing things, which is known as hands-on learning. Children's developmental domains - including...
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Jasveena Kaur
Mar 62 min read
Exploring Science with Sticky Fingers: The Hands-On Advantage
At Astor International School we adopt a hands-on learning approach to science because we see it as a powerful way to cultivate young...
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Xin Rong
Feb 102 min read
Astor Students Craft Nian's Head to Welcome Lunar New Year 2024!
Step into the vibrant world of Astor International School, where students taking Mandarin as enrichment classes recently embarked on an...
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Xin Rong
Feb 72 min read
Exploring Lunar New Year at Astor through Mandarin Enrichment Classes
At Astor, students enrolled in the Mandarin enrichment class have embarked on an exciting journey to explore the significance of the...
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Priscilla Suen
Jan 172 min read
For the Love of Science
Science is all around us. As we explore the world and understand how various things work, we are learning about science. At Astor...
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Xin Rong
Jan 102 min read
Exploring Professions in Mandarin: Astor International School's Creative Approach to Enrichment Classes
Unlocking the world of professions through Mandarin enrichment classes at Astor! In Term 1, our students delved into the fascinating...
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Xin Rong
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Mid-Autumn Festival and Mandarin Enrichment Class
We welcomed 16 students this year for our Mandarin enrichment class at Astor! We also celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival during Mandarin...
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Jasveena Kaur
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Unlocking Learning through Games
Play is an important aspect of childhood, and it is increasingly recognized as an essential component of education, especially in primary...
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Xin Rong
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 4
The Astor students who have been taking Mandarin as a second language spent the term learning about different types of food. We delved...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!
Pottery has been a popular form of art and craftsmanship for centuries. It involves the shaping and moulding of clay into various forms...
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Xin Rong
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Mandarin as a second language: Part 3
Continuing with our inquiry into different types of food, the Astor students learning Mandarin as a second language talked about the...
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Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Boosting a Child’s Confidence through Class Presentations
Children are often eager to present their thoughts, ideas and projects in the classroom. They have such enthusiasm for the process!...
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Jasveena Kaur
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Learning From the Past
It is important for children to begin learning about history from a young age. It gives them a better understanding of the world around...
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Jasveena Kaur
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
A positive and nurturing learning environment is of utmost importance when it comes to learning. In school, an exemplary classroom is not...
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Priscilla Suen
Jun 21, 20233 min read
Opening Minds with Open-Ended Math Problems in the Primary Classroom
Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...
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Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 2
This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...
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Rachel Vassanthan
May 31, 20233 min read
Differentiated Learning in Both Classroom and at Home
At Astor International School, we believe each child has a unique style of learning. Catering to the learning needs of individuals...
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Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 min read
Celebrating Diversity in Astor International School
Diversity is an essential aspect of living in the present time. It is crucial for children to understand, respect and appreciate...
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Xin Rong
May 16, 20232 min read
Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 1
Why is learning a new language as an adult hard? Our brains have been wired to tune into the sounds of our native language. When you are...
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Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Cultivating a Harmonious Classroom
For their IPC units in Term 2, Astor students in the upper primary classes focused on the topic of "Different Places, Similar Lives."...
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