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Xin Rong
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Mid-Autumn Festival and Mandarin Enrichment Class
We welcomed 16 students this year for our Mandarin enrichment class at Astor! We also celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival during Mandarin...
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Jasveena Kaur
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Unlocking Learning through Games
Play is an important aspect of childhood, and it is increasingly recognized as an essential component of education, especially in primary...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Importance of a Teacher-Student Relationship
One of the most essential components of a good learning experience is the relationship between a teacher and a student. In today’s...
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Ayrton
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Children's blog: Venom vs Poison
If you really are afraid of being bitten or biting something that can make you history. If you are dying to know what is the difference...
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Xin Rong
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 4
The Astor students who have been taking Mandarin as a second language spent the term learning about different types of food. We delved...
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Jasveena Kaur
Sep 8, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Using Positive Reinforcement in Classrooms
It is crucial to create a positive and engaging learning environment for effective classroom management, and research has shown that...
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Xin Rong
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Learning Outside the Classroom
Riding a bike, going to the playground and field trips; these are some activities that children enjoy doing. What do these activities...
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Zaid
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Bugatti vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about the king of speed vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari. The real speed battle. Bugatti...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!
Pottery has been a popular form of art and craftsmanship for centuries. It involves the shaping and moulding of clay into various forms...
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Carmela
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Why Do Leaves Change Colour in the Fall?
Introduction In the fall when it gets a little bit colder depending on where you are the leaves might turn brown, red, or even yellow, ...
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Lina Amin
Aug 8, 20232 min read
5 Strategies to Make Your Child Love Reading
Reading is crucial for the development of a strong foundation in education. However, getting children to love reading can be a challenge...
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Xin Rong
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Mandarin as a second language: Part 3
Continuing with our inquiry into different types of food, the Astor students learning Mandarin as a second language talked about the...
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Lynn
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Rock VS Pop Music
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about rock vs pop music. Did you know pop and rock music origins date back to the early...
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Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Boosting a Child’s Confidence through Class Presentations
Children are often eager to present their thoughts, ideas and projects in the classroom. They have such enthusiasm for the process!...
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Lucy
Jul 21, 20231 min read
What is the Real Reason that Caused Ostriches to be Flightless?
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Learning From the Past
It is important for children to begin learning about history from a young age. It gives them a better understanding of the world around...
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Priscilla Suen
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Promote Positive Affirmations in your Classroom
Positive affirmations are phrases and acknowledgments of positive aspects of a child’s personality, effort, behavior, or other...
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Kohshiro
Jul 7, 20231 min read
How Does the World's Fastest Train Move?
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
Jul 5, 20233 min read
10 Practices Where Art Meets Academics
Art is a wonderful tool for students to express themselves, develop their creativity, and learn new skills. It allows them to explore...
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Lyneth
Jun 29, 20232 min read
How are Waterfalls Formed?
What is a waterfall? A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or another body of water over a rocky ledge. It is a river or other body...
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