Jasveena Kaur
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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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Rachel Vassanthan
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo
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Priscilla
- Feb 21
- 3 min
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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Jasveena Kaur
- Feb 17
- 2 min
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.
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Xin Rong
- Jan 18
- 2 min
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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Chloe Lister
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
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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Rachel Vassanthan
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
A New Approach to Personalised Learning
What do you imagine when you hear the word "school"? If you picture a teacher standing in front of the whiteboard, with students staring...
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Xin Rong
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
Diversity in Books
At Astor International School, we ensure that we provide young children with books that reflect their surroundings.
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Jasveena Kaur
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits of LEGO play
Working and playing with Lego either individually or in a small group can be beneficial to children in multiple ways.
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Mitra
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
Choosing the Right Book for Read-Aloud
Reading-Aloud increases vocabulary and nourishes children's fantasy. Learn more about its benefits from Astor International School.
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Game-Based Learning in the Classroom
One of the best methods to get a comprehensive education is through game-based learning.
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Chloe Lister
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits to Visiting the Library
Read about the benefits of visiting a library and learning about borrowing books.
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Chloe Lister
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
Reading at Home Can Make a Huge Difference!
Building a love of reading in your child by reading aloud at home strengthens their language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. In...
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Chloe Lister
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
Benefits from Playing Board Games
At Astor International School we offer Board Games as an Extracurricular Activity (ECA), as board games offer great opportunities for...
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Shannon de Winnaar
- May 29, 2022
- 3 min
How to Get Students Engaged in Online Learning?
Over the past 2 years COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, we have had to make so many changes to stay safe and healthy, and...
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Shannon de Winnaar
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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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Chloe Lister
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
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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