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This category includes classroom activity articles, which will give you a glimpse of how we engage our students during the school day.


Exploring Professions in Mandarin: Astor International School's Creative Approach to Enrichment Classes
Unlocking the world of professions through Mandarin enrichment classes at Astor! In Term 1, our students delved into the fascinating...

Xin Rong
Jan 10, 20242 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...

Xin Rong
Oct 11, 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...

Jasveena Kaur
Oct 6, 20233 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...

Xin Rong
Sep 15, 20232 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...

Rachel Vassanthan
Aug 16, 20233 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...

Xin Rong
Aug 1, 20231 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!...

Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 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...

Jasveena Kaur
Jul 19, 20232 min read


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

Jasveena Kaur
Jun 27, 20233 min read


Opening Minds with Open-Ended Math Problems in the Primary Classroom
Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...

Priscilla Suen
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 2
This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...

Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Differentiated Learning in Both Classroom and at Home
At Astor International School, we believe each child has a unique style of learning. Catering to the learning needs of individuals...

Rachel Vassanthan
May 31, 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...

Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 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...

Xin Rong
May 16, 20232 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."...

Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 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...

Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 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...

Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read


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

Priscilla Suen
Apr 12, 20232 min read


Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo

Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Encouraging the Love for Reading with Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is a well-known British author of children’s books. He believed in stories that captivated young readers.

Jasveena Kaur
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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