Rachel Vassanthan
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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Chloe Lister
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Benefits from Playing Board Games
At Astor International School we offer Board Games as an Extracurricular Activity (ECA), as board games offer great opportunities for...
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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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Shannon de Winnaar
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Astor Students Sharing their Problem and Solution Piece on COVID-19
In line with our nonfiction writing. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked with writing a problem and solution piece on COVID-19....
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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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Shannon de Winnaar
Mar 23, 20221 min read
"Volcano!" Astor Students Share their Writings
In line with our nonfiction writing. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked with writing a sequence text on a volcano. After...
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Shannon de Winnaar
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Amazing Nonfiction Texts Written by Astor Students
Astor has been focusing on nonfiction texts. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked to choose a topic that matched their IPC unit...
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Vanessa Ford
Dec 1, 20212 min read
How to Make a Vase out of Papier Mache? Art & Design at Astor International School
Papier-mâché is great for forming and making products that will last a length of time! It is also a great way to get students involved in...
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Shannon de Winnaar
Nov 11, 20212 min read
What You Should Know About IPC Personal vs. IPC Learning Goals
The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) includes Personal Learning Goals and Learning Goals. So what is the difference? The Learning...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Oct 7, 20212 min read
How We Use STE(A)M for IPC History-Rich Topics
“They Made a Difference” is one of the history-rich topics for International Primary Curriculum (IPC). During the Entry Point, students...
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