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Magic Multiplication in STEM Classes
For some children, mastering multiplication might be a difficult endeavor. As a result, it is critical that teachers and parents create...

Rekha Balakrishnan
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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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...

Chloe Lister
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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Building Positive Relationships with Children with SEMH Needs
Building Positive Relationships with Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs in School is an important and yet...
Vanessa Ford
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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Red Packet Lanterns for Art and Craft Activities
Chinese New Year is here, and many companies are handing out Red Packets. What do you do with them all? Here is a fun craft activity you...

Shannon de Winnaar
Feb 2, 20221 min read
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Zodiac Wheel for CNY - Great for Crafts with Your Kids
Students at Astor International School are counting down the days left until Chinese New Year. We are getting all creative, by making...

Rekha Balakrishnan
Jan 29, 20221 min read
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Celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 at Astor International School!
Astor International School wishes you and your family an abundance of joy, prosperity, health and happiness every day! We celebrate...

Elena Holloway
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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How to Make a Colourful Tiger Mask?
This year we mark the Chinese Year of the Tiger! The Chinese Year of the Tiger is the third year of the 12 year cycle of Chinese Zodiac...
Azouline Schweitzer
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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Build a Colourful Dragon for Chinese New Year
At Astor International School, we are getting ready for Chinese New Year. Students will be creating colourful dragons…. To build a...

Chloe Lister
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Gingerbread Cookies for New Year Festive
What smells more festive than fresh homemade gingerbread baking in the oven?! At Astor International School, students made gingerbread...

Chloe Lister
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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How to Create an "In The Box" Holiday Greeting Card
Have you ever come across a Box photograph? – At Astor International School, it turns out to be the ideal approach to take a class...

Rekha Balakrishnan
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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Christmas Reindeer Pom Poms
Christmas is such a fabulous time of the year for everyone. In schools it is a great opportunity for us to link our learning to a very...

Shannon de Winnaar
Dec 23, 20212 min read
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Multicoloured 3D Christmas Tree
Looking for a fun, creative, and colourful way to make a paper Christmas tree for children at primary school? This 3-D Christmas tree is...
Vanessa Ford
Dec 21, 20212 min read
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
At Astor International School we celebrate Christmas and New Year during the last week of second term. Our students prepared Christmas...

Elena Holloway
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Winter Crafts that Match Winter Stories
We may not have snow in Singapore, but we certainly know how to engage our students at Astor International School. Here are some...

Rekha Balakrishnan
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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Elf on the Shelf at Astor International School
On the 1st of December a random Christmas elf showed up at Astor International School. The children were so excited to give the Elf a...

Chloe Lister
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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Trendy Pop-Its and Learning English and Math
Can your child learn English and Math by playing Pop-Its? At Astor we say YES! Every so often the world has a toy craze, bottle flipping,...

Shannon de Winnaar
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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How to Make a Vase out of Papier Mache? Art & Design at Astor International School
Papier-mâché is great for forming and making products that will last a length of time! It is also a great way to get students involved in...
Vanessa Ford
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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How Do We Shape Healthy Eating Habits from a Young Age?
It seems to be a struggle nowadays to get children to eat healthy food. The goal for any parent is to get their child to eat awesome,...

Chloe Lister
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Mini Writers @ Astor International School
Can the students sound letters and spell? Yes! Can the students write sentences? Yes! Can the students use these sentences to create a...

Rekha Balakrishnan
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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What You Should Know About IPC Personal vs. IPC Learning Goals
The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) includes Personal Learning Goals and Learning Goals. So what is the difference? The Learning...

Shannon de Winnaar
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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