Shannon de Winnaar
Halloween
Each year at Astor International School we celebrate Halloween. Here are some fun Halloween activities to do at home with kids.
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Mitra
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Choosing the Right Book for Read-Aloud
Reading-Aloud increases vocabulary and nourishes children's fantasy. Learn more about its benefits from Astor International School.
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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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Chloe Lister
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Benefits to Visiting the Library
Read about the benefits of visiting a library and learning about borrowing books.
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Shannon de Winnaar
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Celebrating World Book Day and Earth Day at Astor!
At Astor today we celebrated World Book Day and Earth Day. The children dressed up in their favourite book characters. We started off...
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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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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
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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Shannon de Winnaar
May 29, 20223 min read
How 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...
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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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Rachel Vassanthan
May 3, 20221 min read
Ketupat: Hari Raya Art & Craft
Astor International School is excited to step into celebrating Hari Raya! Students are gearing up to do many arts and crafts to celebrate...
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Chloe Lister
May 2, 20221 min read
Hari Raya Art & Craft Activities: Mosque Craft
At Astor International School, we have been thinking of fun and creative ways we can celebrate the Islamic religious festival of Hari...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Apr 30, 20221 min read
Hari Raya Craft – Ramadan Star and Moon Crown
Astor International School students are celebrating the Hari Raya festival, which falls on the 3rd of May this year. The festival draws...
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Mahaletchumi Ganesan
Apr 29, 20221 min read
Art & Craft Lantern for Hari Raya!
At Astor International School students are beginning to celebrate Hari Raya with beautiful but simple craft creations. Here is one of Ms....
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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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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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