#learnandplay

Rekha Balakrishnan

Feb 23, 20222 min read

Magic Multiplication in STEM Classes

For some children, mastering multiplication might be a difficult endeavor. As a result, it is critical that teachers and parents create...

Shannon de Winnaar

Dec 23, 20212 min read

Christmas Reindeer Pom Poms

Christmas is such a fabulous time of the year for everyone. In schools it is a great opportunity for us to link our learning to a very...

Shannon de Winnaar

Dec 8, 20212 min read

Trendy Pop-Its and Learning English and Math

Can your child learn English and Math by playing Pop-Its? At Astor we say YES! Every so often the world has a toy craze, bottle flipping,...

Shannon de Winnaar

Oct 29, 20212 min read

Halloween is a Great Time for Art and Craft

At Astor International School we engage students into fun learning activities and believe that some of them can be played at home. Check...

Rekha Balakrishnan

Oct 28, 20212 min read

Let's Learn Math During Halloween!

Halloween is an excellent opportunity to introduce math measurement concepts such as length, weight, and volume. Here are some of the...

Vanessa Ford

Oct 21, 20212 min read

Making Playdough – An Educational Resource

Making playdough is a great educational resource! It is a simple way to get kids involved in a fun, active, making process, with no...

Shannon de Winnaar

Oct 13, 20212 min read

"What is your number?" Develop Place Value Skills with the Trading Game

Place value is an incredibly important skill that children need to learn and clearly understand when they are starting out with learning...

Shannon de Winnaar

Sep 17, 20213 min read

Fun Activities to Develop Pre-Writing Skills

When children start school, they will use writing in all learning areas and be expected to write neatly and on a line. This can be very...

Shannon de Winnaar

Sep 2, 20211 min read

Phonics Craft Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills

Art is a great way to develop fine motor skills. Each day at Astor, we try to do an art activity that is linked to the sounds we are...

Joanne Croix

Aug 25, 20213 min read

Fun Home Learning Maths Activities

At Astor, we enjoy taking the learning through play approach that allows children to remain fully engaged and focused throughout the...

Shannon de Winnaar

Jun 2, 20212 min read

Learning Through Play

Education and learning have moved far away from children listening to content delivered by a parent or teacher and repeating it back or...