Xin Rong
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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Zaid
- Aug 21, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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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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Carmela
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1 min
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, ...
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Lina Amin
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Iwo
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Xin Rong
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1 min
Mandarin as a second language: Part 3
Continuing with our inquiry into different types of food, the Astor students learning Mandarin as a second language talked about the...
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Lynn
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Priscilla Suen
- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
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!...
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Lucy
- Jul 21, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Lily
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Priscilla Suen
- Jul 11, 2023
- 2 min
Promote Positive Affirmations in your Classroom
Positive affirmations are phrases and acknowledgments of positive aspects of a child’s personality, effort, behavior, or other...
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Kohshiro
- Jul 7, 2023
- 1 min
How Does the World's Fastest Train Move?
Introduction In this writing, I am going to talk about how the world's fastest train works. Before I write about it, I am going to talk...
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Rachel Vassanthan
- Jul 5, 2023
- 3 min
10 Practices Where Art Meets Academics
Art is a wonderful tool for students to express themselves, develop their creativity, and learn new skills. It allows them to explore...
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Lyneth
- Jun 29, 2023
- 2 min
How are Waterfalls Formed?
What is a waterfall? A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or another body of water over a rocky ledge. It is a river or other body...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
A positive and nurturing learning environment is of utmost importance when it comes to learning. In school, an exemplary classroom is not...
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Akira
- Jun 23, 2023
- 1 min
How Does Evolution Work?
Introduction Billions of years ago, everything was just one single cell/organism and that cell was the ancestor of everything. Over time,...
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Priscilla Suen
- Jun 21, 2023
- 3 min
Opening Minds with Open-Ended Math Problems in the Primary Classroom
Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...
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Sophia
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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