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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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Azouline Schweitzer
Jan 26, 20221 min read
How to Make a Colourful Tiger Mask?
This year we mark the Chinese Year of the Tiger! The Chinese Year of the Tiger is the third year of the 12 year cycle of Chinese Zodiac...
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Chloe Lister
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Build a Colourful Dragon for Chinese New Year
At Astor International School, we are getting ready for Chinese New Year. Students will be creating colourful dragons…. To build a...
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Chloe Lister
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Gingerbread Cookies for New Year Festive
What smells more festive than fresh homemade gingerbread baking in the oven?! At Astor International School, students made gingerbread...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Dec 28, 20212 min read
How to Create an "In The Box" Holiday Greeting Card
Have you ever come across a Box photograph? – At Astor International School, it turns out to be the ideal approach to take a class...
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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...
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Vanessa Ford
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Multicoloured 3D Christmas Tree
Looking for a fun, creative, and colourful way to make a paper Christmas tree for children at primary school? This 3-D Christmas tree is...
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Elena Holloway
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
At Astor International School we celebrate Christmas and New Year during the last week of second term. Our students prepared Christmas...
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Rekha Balakrishnan
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Winter Crafts that Match Winter Stories
We may not have snow in Singapore, but we certainly know how to engage our students at Astor International School. Here are some...
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Chloe Lister
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Elf on the Shelf at Astor International School
On the 1st of December a random Christmas elf showed up at Astor International School. The children were so excited to give the Elf a...
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