Jasveena Kaur
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...
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Ayrton
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Sep 15, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Aug 16, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
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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Rachel Vassanthan
- May 4, 2023
- 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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Xin Rong
- Apr 19, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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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Jasveena Kaur
- Mar 30, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
- 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
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits from Art and Craft activities
Benefits from Art and Craft activities
In today’s world, technology has become a vital part of everyday life, even for children. Parents ar
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Jasveena Kaur
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits of LEGO play
Working and playing with Lego either individually or in a small group can be beneficial to children in multiple ways.
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