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Chloe Lister
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Reading 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...
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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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Shannon de Winnaar
Mar 16, 20222 min read
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement
We so often resort to a negative comment, consequence or discipline with children when we either want the desired outcome or see an...
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Azouline Schweitzer
Mar 9, 20223 min read
The Benefits of Mindfulness in Children
Not knowing the answer to a question when you’re called on in front of the entire class. Forgetting your homework. The kid behind you...
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Chloe Lister
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Why 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...
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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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Rekha Balakrishnan
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Mini Writers @ Astor International School
Can the students sound letters and spell? Yes! Can the students write sentences? Yes! Can the students use these sentences to create a...
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Joanne Croix
Sep 9, 20215 min read
Tips to Boost Early Literacy
Reading is one of the most important skills that a child will learn at school. The ‘science of reading’ approach is an evidence-based...
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