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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!...
Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Jasveena Kaur
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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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...
Jasveena Kaur
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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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...
Priscilla Suen
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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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...
Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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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...
Rachel Vassanthan
May 31, 20233 min read
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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...
Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Xin Rong
May 16, 20232 min read
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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."...
Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!
Muslims worldwide celebrate two big events yearly - Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. In this article, let’s learn together at Astor...
Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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Phonic Games
It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...
Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Creating a Positive Classroom Culture
A positive classroom culture is a place where students know that they have the opportunity to speak, offer ideas and take risks with no...
Priscilla Suen
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo
Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Encouraging the Love for Reading with Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is a well-known British author of children’s books. He believed in stories that captivated young readers.
Jasveena Kaur
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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The Christmas Kindness Elf at Astor International School
This year at Astor International School the Elf on The Shelf has decided to be nice and bring kindness to the school.
Chloe Lister
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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A Mindful Minute
Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...
Jasveena Kaur
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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Benefits of LEGO play
Working and playing with Lego either individually or in a small group can be beneficial to children in multiple ways.
Jasveena Kaur
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Game-Based Learning in the Classroom
One of the best methods to get a comprehensive education is through game-based learning.
Rachel Vassanthan
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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Poetry and Haiku Tunnels
Art is a valuable tool for teaching any subject matter, but it is especially effective in teaching English. The objective is to get...
Rachel Vassanthan
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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Self Portraits Discovery - Reggio Emilia Inspired
Children must be strong, confident, and capable, according to the Reggio Approach. They should be able to express themselves, communicate...
Mahaletchumi Ganesan
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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