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Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 min read
Celebrating Diversity in Astor International School
Diversity is an essential aspect of living in the present time. It is crucial for children to understand, respect and appreciate...
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Xin Rong
May 16, 20232 min read
Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 1
Why is learning a new language as an adult hard? Our brains have been wired to tune into the sounds of our native language. When you are...
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Rachel Vassanthan
May 4, 20233 min read
The Concept of Teaching and Learning
Concept of learning Teachers assisting students in learning will emphasise ‘how’, rather than ‘what’ they learn. It occurs when learners...
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Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Cultivating a Harmonious Classroom
For their IPC units in Term 2, Astor students in the upper primary classes focused on the topic of "Different Places, Similar Lives."...
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Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 min read
Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!
Muslims worldwide celebrate two big events yearly - Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. In this article, let’s learn together at Astor...
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Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Phonic Games
It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Do Children Need a Morning Routine?
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Let’s Learn About Money!
As children grow, it is common for them to witness adults buying things and exchanging coins and notes. It is important for them to...
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Lina Amin
Mar 22, 20233 min read
How to Make Your Child Say “YES” to You?
“NO!” 2 letters- but it delivers such a strong message. Have you had to go through countless “NO” episodes? Have you ever felt helpless...
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Xin Rong
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Picking Diverse Books
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...
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Priscilla Suen
Feb 21, 20233 min read
Having Autonomy in the Classroom
Fostering autonomy in the classroom is important so students will become more independent and can complete tasks.
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Xin Rong
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Chinese New Year Crafts
Chinese New Year is an important festival for people of Chinese descent! In a multi-racial country like Singapore, everybody would have...
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Elena Holloway
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Christmas Celebration
This year we had 2 amazing Christmas celebrations. Students worked hard and showed parents an amazing Christmas concert. We love to watch...
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Xin Rong
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Christmas Crafts
Holidays can be a stressful time for some, especially with children. If you are looking for crafts to engage your child in, these...
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Chloe Lister
Dec 14, 20222 min read
The Christmas Kindness Elf at Astor International School
This year at Astor International School the Elf on The Shelf has decided to be nice and bring kindness to the school.
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Jasveena Kaur
Dec 11, 20222 min read
A Mindful Minute
Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...
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Chloe Lister
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Benefits from learning another language
As an adult, anyone who has tried to learn a new language knows how challenging it can be. Research has shown that childhood is the best...
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Shannon de Winnaar
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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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Shannon de Winnaar
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Deepavali
Deepavali arts and crafts activities with kids.
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