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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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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 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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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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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...
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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
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Building Positive Relationships with Children with SEMH Needs
Building Positive Relationships with Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs in School is an important and yet...
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Shannon de Winnaar
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Red Packet Lanterns for Art and Craft Activities
Chinese New Year is here, and many companies are handing out Red Packets. What do you do with them all? Here is a fun craft activity you...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Jan 29, 20221 min read
Zodiac Wheel for CNY - Great for Crafts with Your Kids
Students at Astor International School are counting down the days left until Chinese New Year. We are getting all creative, by making...
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Elena Holloway
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 at Astor International School!
Astor International School wishes you and your family an abundance of joy, prosperity, health and happiness every day! We celebrate...
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