Why Do Cats Purr?
top of page
Search
Introduction In this writing, I am going to be talking about "Why do cats purr?". Did you know not all cats purr? Would you like to know...
Priscilla Suen
- Jul 11, 2023
- 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...
280
Kohshiro
- Jul 7, 2023
- 1 min
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...
330
Rachel Vassanthan
- Jul 5, 2023
- 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...
130
Lyneth
- Jun 29, 2023
- 2 min
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...
200
Jasveena Kaur
- Jun 27, 2023
- 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...
70
Akira
- Jun 23, 2023
- 1 min
How Does Evolution Work?
Introduction Billions of years ago, everything was just one single cell/organism and that cell was the ancestor of everything. Over time,...
150
Priscilla Suen
- Jun 21, 2023
- 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...
100
Sophia
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1 min
Why Do Bunnies Twitch their Nose?
Good question, I'm not sure we all twitch our nose sometimes. If you want to find out then read on... Why? Mostly, their noses help them...
350
Xin Rong
- Jun 6, 2023
- 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...
120
Rachel Vassanthan
- May 31, 2023
- 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...
110
Jasveena Kaur
- May 26, 2023
- 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,...
180
Lina Amin
- May 22, 2023
- 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...
180
Xin Rong
- May 16, 2023
- 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...
380
Priscilla Suen
- May 10, 2023
- 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...
120
Rachel Vassanthan
- May 4, 2023
- 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...
270
Jasveena Kaur
- Apr 26, 2023
- 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."...
720
Lina Amin
- Apr 22, 2023
- 3 min
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...
1340
Xin Rong
- Apr 19, 2023
- 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...
1260
Priscilla Suen
- Apr 12, 2023
- 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...
230
bottom of page