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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...

Sophia
Jun 14, 20231 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
May 31, 20233 min read


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,...

Jasveena Kaur
May 26, 20233 min read


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...

Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 min read


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...

Xin Rong
May 16, 20232 min read


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...

Priscilla Suen
May 10, 20232 min read


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."...

Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read


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...

Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Do Children Need a Morning Routine?
Your child is sitting at the breakfast table, staring at the pancake that they are holding, and you have already told them to put on...

Rachel Vassanthan
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Activities
At Astor International School we take a day to celebrate Easter. We break up into multi aged groups to complete fun Easter activities. We...

Shannon de Winnaar
Apr 3, 20232 min read


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...

Jasveena Kaur
Mar 30, 20233 min read


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...

Lina Amin
Mar 22, 20233 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo

Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read


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.

Jasveena Kaur
Feb 17, 20232 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Christmas Celebration
This year we had 2 amazing Christmas celebrations. Students worked hard and showed parents an amazing Christmas concert. We love to watch...
Elena Holloway
Dec 21, 20221 min read


A Mindful Minute
Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...

Jasveena Kaur
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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