Children are often eager to present their thoughts, ideas and projects in the classroom. They have such enthusiasm for the process!...

Introduction Ostriches are a type of bird. They got wings just like any other bird. But they just can't fly! What is the real problem...

It is important for children to begin learning about history from a young age. It gives them a better understanding of the world around...

Introduction In this writing, I am going to be talking about "Why do cats purr?". Did you know not all cats purr? Would you like to know...

Positive affirmations are phrases and acknowledgments of positive aspects of a child’s personality, effort, behavior, or other...

Introduction In this writing, I am going to talk about how the world's fastest train works. Before I write about it, I am going to talk...

Art is a wonderful tool for students to express themselves, develop their creativity, and learn new skills. It allows them to explore...

A positive and nurturing learning environment is of utmost importance when it comes to learning. In school, an exemplary classroom is not...

Introduction Billions of years ago, everything was just one single cell/organism and that cell was the ancestor of everything. Over time,...

Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...

This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...

Concept of learning Teachers assisting students in learning will emphasise ‘how’, rather than ‘what’ they learn. It occurs when learners...

For their IPC units in Term 2, Astor students in the upper primary classes focused on the topic of "Different Places, Similar Lives."...

It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...

A positive classroom culture is a place where students know that they have the opportunity to speak, offer ideas and take risks with no...

Your child is sitting at the breakfast table, staring at the pancake that they are holding, and you have already told them to put on...

At Astor International School we take a day to celebrate Easter. We break up into multi aged groups to complete fun Easter activities. We...

As children grow, it is common for them to witness adults buying things and exchanging coins and notes. It is important for them to...

“NO!” 2 letters- but it delivers such a strong message. Have you had to go through countless “NO” episodes? Have you ever felt helpless...

There are so many books in the world, how do you know which books are good for your child, or in the classroom? Well, you’d have to read...