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'Sketchy Toy Shop': A Student Documentary on Personal Recounts
🎥 Dive into the captivating world of personal recounts with our student-produced documentary, 'Sketchy Toy Shop'! 🌟 Astor young...

Shannon de Winnaar
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Stimulating Children's Creativity in the Classroom
Creativity is a cornerstone of human progress and innovation. It drives art, science, and every aspect of human achievement. Cultivating...

Priscilla Suen
Nov 10, 20233 min read


How to Make Your Child Say “YES” to You! - Part 2
As adults, we often find ourselves in situations where we need a child’s cooperation, whether it be for completing chores, homework, or...

Lina Amin
Nov 1, 20233 min read


The Home-School Partnership at Astor International School
The home-school partnership and parent support plays a crucial role in our children’s academic success and overall development. So what...

Kirsten Jennings
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Unlocking Learning through Games
Play is an important aspect of childhood, and it is increasingly recognized as an essential component of education, especially in primary...

Jasveena Kaur
Oct 6, 20233 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Children's blog: Venom vs Poison
If you really are afraid of being bitten or biting something that can make you history. If you are dying to know what is the difference...

Ayrton
Sep 22, 20231 min read


Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 4
The Astor students who have been taking Mandarin as a second language spent the term learning about different types of food. We delved...

Xin Rong
Sep 15, 20232 min read


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...

Jasveena Kaur
Sep 8, 20232 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Bugatti vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about the king of speed vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari. The real speed battle. Bugatti...

Zaid
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!
Pottery has been a popular form of art and craftsmanship for centuries. It involves the shaping and moulding of clay into various forms...

Rachel Vassanthan
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Why Do Leaves Change Colour in the Fall?
Introduction In the fall when it gets a little bit colder depending on where you are the leaves might turn brown, red, or even yellow, ...

Carmela
Aug 11, 20231 min read


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...

Lina Amin
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Why Do Cats Like Themselves?
Introduction Cats groom themselves not only to keep clean, but for several other health reasons. The cat also likes to protect themselves...

Iwo
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Rock VS Pop Music
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about rock vs pop music. Did you know pop and rock music origins date back to the early...

Lynn
Jul 27, 20231 min read


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!...

Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 20232 min read


What is the Real Reason that Caused Ostriches to be Flightless?
Introduction Ostriches are a type of bird. They got wings just like any other bird. But they just can't fly! What is the real problem...

Lucy
Jul 21, 20231 min read


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...

Jasveena Kaur
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Why Do Cats Purr?
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...

Lily
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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