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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...

Lily
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Promote Positive Affirmations in your Classroom
Positive affirmations are phrases and acknowledgments of positive aspects of a child’s personality, effort, behavior, or other...

Priscilla Suen
Jul 11, 20232 min read


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...

Kohshiro
Jul 7, 20231 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
Jul 5, 20233 min read


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...

Lyneth
Jun 29, 20232 min read


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...

Jasveena Kaur
Jun 27, 20233 min read


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...

Sophia
Jun 14, 20231 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
May 31, 20233 min read


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,...

Jasveena Kaur
May 26, 20233 min read


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...

Lina Amin
May 22, 20233 min read


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...

Priscilla Suen
May 10, 20232 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
May 4, 20233 min read


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...

Lina Amin
Apr 22, 20233 min read


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...

Priscilla Suen
Apr 12, 20232 min read


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...

Rachel Vassanthan
Apr 5, 20233 min read


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...

Shannon de Winnaar
Apr 3, 20232 min read


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...

Jasveena Kaur
Mar 30, 20233 min read


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...

Xin Rong
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo

Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Having Autonomy in the Classroom
Fostering autonomy in the classroom is important so students will become more independent and can complete tasks.

Priscilla Suen
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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