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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...
Elena Holloway
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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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,...
Elena Holloway
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 2
This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...
Elena Holloway
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
May 31, 20233 min read
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Climate Change and How We Can Help
Climate change has become a huge global issue impacting all humans on the planet. Climate and weather affect every part of our lives,...
Elena Holloway
May 26, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
May 22, 20233 min read
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Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 1
Why is learning a new language as an adult hard? Our brains have been wired to tune into the sounds of our native language. When you are...
Elena Holloway
May 16, 20232 min read
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Collaborative Work Supports Children’s Overall Development
Teaching children how to work with one another, and creating a variety of learning experiences which enable them to collaborate, is not...
Elena Holloway
May 10, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
May 4, 20233 min read
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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."...
Elena Holloway
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Activities
At Astor International School we take a day to celebrate Easter. We break up into multi aged groups to complete fun Easter activities. We...
Elena Holloway
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Mar 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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