Rachel Vassanthan
Empowering Your Child: Strategies for Navigating Stress in School and Beyond
As students get older, they are met with different challenges in their lives. As we continue to navigate the challenges of school, I...
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Priscilla Suen
- Nov 10
- 3 min
Stimulating Children's Creativity in the Classroom
Creativity is a cornerstone of human progress and innovation. It drives art, science, and every aspect of human achievement. Cultivating...
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Lina Amin
- Nov 1
- 3 min
How to Make Your Child Say “YES” to You! - Part 2
As adults, we often find ourselves in situations where we need a child’s cooperation, whether it be for completing chores, homework, or...
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Kirsten Jennings
- Oct 23
- 2 min
The Home-School Partnership at Astor International School
The home-school partnership and parent support plays a crucial role in our children’s academic success and overall development. So what...
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Jasveena Kaur
- Oct 6
- 2 min
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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Rachel Vassanthan
- Sep 28
- 2 min
Importance of a Teacher-Student Relationship
One of the most essential components of a good learning experience is the relationship between a teacher and a student. In today’s...
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Ayrton
- Sep 22
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Zaid
- Aug 21
- 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
- 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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Lina Amin
- Aug 8
- 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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Lynn
- Jul 27
- 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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Lucy
- Jul 21
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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