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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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Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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...
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Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Priscilla Suen
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo
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Jasveena Kaur
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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.
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Chloe Lister
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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.
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Jasveena Kaur
Dec 11, 20222 min read
A Mindful Minute
Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...
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Jasveena Kaur
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Benefits of LEGO play
Working and playing with Lego either individually or in a small group can be beneficial to children in multiple ways.
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Rachel Vassanthan
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Game-Based Learning in the Classroom
One of the best methods to get a comprehensive education is through game-based learning.
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Rachel Vassanthan
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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...
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Mahaletchumi Ganesan
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
May 26, 20222 min read
Shake it! States of Matter - the Astor International School Way
Astor’s Primary 3, 4, and 5 classes have recently started an International Primary Curriculum (IPC) unit, called ‘Shake it!’ This IPC...
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Rachel Vassanthan
May 19, 20221 min read
Getting Crafty during Mathematics Lessons!
"Can we have more arts and crafts sessions?" children always ask. While textbooks merely teach the content, arts and crafts ensure that...
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Chloe Lister
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Easy Phonics Activities to Try at Home!
At Astor International School, phonics is at the heart of how we teach children. Building strong phonics skills is the key to your child...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Connecting Interactive Science Activities to Children’s Lives
Children are enthralled by their environment. Have you ever been perplexed by questions such as, “What exactly is a cloud? How do boats...
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Shannon de Winnaar
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Astor Air: Students Explore Airports
At Astor the students have been covering International Primary Curriculum (IPC) topics based on transportation. The Primary 2,3,4 and 5s...
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