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Importance of Phonics
What is phonics? Phonics is the way of teaching children how to read and write. Children learn the sounds letters make so they can...
Elena Holloway
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Make a Craft for Chinese New Year!
Lunar New Year is around the corner, and what better time to make a Great Wall of China craft! This activity will work on children’s fine...
Elena Holloway
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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How Nutrition Impacts Children’s Health
Nutritious food plays an important role in children’s growth, development, learning and behaviour. In the short term, children who eat...
Elena Holloway
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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The Driving Philosophy Behind Astor: Why We Started an International School
Like other expat parents, Marina Dotsenko and Elena Berezhnaya set out on a school-hunting journey so their kids could be exposed to the...
Elena Holloway
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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How to Make a Catapult
Catapults are great fun for children to make and play with, with the added benefit of exercising their fine motor skills and patience....
Elena Holloway
Jan 19, 20212 min read
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The Benefits of Morning Exercise
Why is morning exercise important for students? I get it… waking up early to exercise can be tedious, but the benefits of an early start...
Elena Holloway
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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Kindness Bucket
What is a kindness bucket? Based on the book "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud and illustrated by David Messing, the...
Elena Holloway
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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