Rachel Vassanthan
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...
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Lina Amin
- May 22
- 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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- May 4
- 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...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Apr 26
- 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."...
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Lina Amin
- Apr 22
- 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...
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Xin Rong
- Apr 19
- 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...
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Priscilla Suen
- Apr 12
- 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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Apr 5
- 3 min
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Mar 30
- 3 min
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...
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Lina Amin
- Mar 22
- 3 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Mar 9
- 2 min
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo
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Priscilla Suen
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Having Autonomy in the Classroom
Fostering autonomy in the classroom is important so students will become more independent and can complete tasks.
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Xin Rong
- Jan 18
- 2 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas Crafts
Holidays can be a stressful time for some, especially with children. If you are looking for crafts to engage your child in, these...
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Chloe Lister
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Christmas Kindness Elf at Astor International School
This year at Astor International School the Elf on The Shelf has decided to be nice and bring kindness to the school.
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Jasveena Kaur
- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
A Mindful Minute
Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...
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Chloe Lister
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits from learning another language
As an adult, anyone who has tried to learn a new language knows how challenging it can be. Research has shown that childhood is the best...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
A New Approach to Personalised Learning
What do you imagine when you hear the word "school"? If you picture a teacher standing in front of the whiteboard, with students staring...
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Xin Rong
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
Diversity in Books
At Astor International School, we ensure that we provide young children with books that reflect their surroundings.
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