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Promoting A Growth Mindset In Maths
Fostering a growth mindset in maths at Astor International means using open tasks and celebrating mistakes, building confident.
Elena Holloway
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Importance of Reading Activities in the Classroom
Reading activities in the classroom enhance concentration, vocabulary, and creativity, while fostering critical thinking and boosting academ
Elena Holloway
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Stop-Motion Animation and the Benefits of Holistic Development
Stop-Motion Animation fosters creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and digital skills, promoting holistic development at Astor Internation
Elena Holloway
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Transforming Classroom Behaviour: The Power of Positive Reinforcement
Astor International School transforms behaviour with positive reinforcement strategies like lotteries, Dojo Dollars for a better classroom!
Elena Holloway
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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"Boosting Minds and Bodies: The Vital Role of Physical Education at Astor International School"
Physical education at Astor International School promotes fitness, fun, and healthy habits, enhancing students' well-being
Elena Holloway
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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From Ideas to Published Books: Year 1 Students Shine in English at Astor International School!
Year 1 students at Astor wrote, edited, and published their own books, showcasing their creativity at a special book launch for parents.
Elena Holloway
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Unlock the Magic of Outdoor Learning!
Outdoor learning offers a transformative approach to education by taking students beyond the classroom to engage with the natural world.
Elena Holloway
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Building Bright Minds: The Power of Engineering in the Classroom
Engineering at Astor School combines hands-on projects with teamwork to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world skills.
Elena Holloway
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Cultivating Respect: Building a Positive Classroom Culture at Astor International School
In the bustling environment of a classroom, fostering respect can make all the difference for both students and teachers.
Elena Holloway
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Empowering Future Leaders: Building Public Speaking Skills in School
Empowering Future Leaders: Building Public Speaking Skills in School
Elena Holloway
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Exploring the Three States of Matter
Science education at Astor International School emphasizes hands-on learning. Year 4 students explored the states of matter.
Elena Holloway
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Beyond the Brush: Empowering Young Minds Through Art
Discover how art education at Astor International School fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
Elena Holloway
May 15, 20242 min read
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Creatively Exploring the World of Procedural Writing
Unlock the Power of Procedural Writing at Astor International School!
Elena Holloway
May 3, 20242 min read
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Exploring Festivals in Mandarin Enrichment Class
In Term 2, the students who took Mandarin as an enrichment class learnt about different festivals and celebrations that occur during the...
Elena Holloway
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Mathematical Fluency: Teaching Multiple Strategies for Multiplication and Division
In primary school, the fundamental concepts of multiplication and division lay the groundwork for more complex mathematical understanding...
Elena Holloway
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Nurturing Young Minds Through Experience and Exploration
Children learn through doing and experiencing things, which is known as hands-on learning. Children's developmental domains - including...
Elena Holloway
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Exploring Science with Sticky Fingers: The Hands-On Advantage
At Astor International School we adopt a hands-on learning approach to science because we see it as a powerful way to cultivate young...
Elena Holloway
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Beyond the Pen: Exploring Non-Written English Learning Activities
At Astor International School, language is a multi-faceted journey that goes beyond the traditional realm of the written word. Although...
Elena Holloway
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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How to Help Students Excel at Maths Word Problems
Mathematics word problems are a crucial component of the mathematics curriculum in Singapore. However, many students find it challenging...
Elena Holloway
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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For the Love of Science
Science is all around us. As we explore the world and understand how various things work, we are learning about science. At Astor...
Elena Holloway
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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