Chloe ListerJun 12, 20222 min readEducationalReading at Home Can Make a Huge Difference!Building a love of reading in your child by reading aloud at home strengthens their language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. In...
Chloe ListerJun 9, 20221 min readEducationalBenefits from Playing Board GamesAt Astor International School we offer Board Games as an Extracurricular Activity (ECA), as board games offer great opportunities for...
Shannon de WinnaarMay 29, 20223 min readEducationalHow to Get Students Engaged in Online Learning?Over the past 2 years COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, we have had to make so many changes to stay safe and healthy, and...
Shannon de WinnaarMar 16, 20222 min readEducationalThe Benefits of Positive ReinforcementWe so often resort to a negative comment, consequence or discipline with children when we either want the desired outcome or see an...
Azouline SchweitzerMar 9, 20223 min readEducationalThe Benefits of Mindfulness in ChildrenNot knowing the answer to a question when you’re called on in front of the entire class. Forgetting your homework. The kid behind you...
Chloe ListerFeb 16, 20223 min readEducationalWhy Do We Emphasize on Importance of Phonics?What Is Phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children how to read and write. It's a reading and spelling tool for teaching the basic...
Vanessa FordFeb 9, 20222 min readEducationalBuilding Positive Relationships with Children with SEMH NeedsBuilding Positive Relationships with Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs in School is an important and yet...