Rachel Vassanthan
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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Jasveena Kaur
- Sep 8
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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Lina Amin
- Aug 8
- 2 min
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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Priscilla Suen
- Jul 25
- 2 min
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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Jasveena Kaur
- Jul 19
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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Rachel Vassanthan
- Jul 5
- 3 min
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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Jasveena Kaur
- Jun 27
- 3 min
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...
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Priscilla Suen
- Jun 21
- 3 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Jun 6
- 2 min
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- May 31
- 3 min
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
- May 26
- 3 min
Climate Change and How We Can Help
Climate change has become a huge global issue impacting all humans on the planet. Climate and weather affect every part of our lives,...
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Lina Amin
- May 22
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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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Priscilla Suen
- May 10
- 2 min
Collaborative Work Supports Children’s Overall Development
Teaching children how to work with one another, and creating a variety of learning experiences which enable them to collaborate, is not...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- May 4
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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Xin Rong
- Apr 19
- 2 min
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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Priscilla Suen
- Apr 12
- 2 min
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...
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