Introduction Billions of years ago, everything was just one single cell/organism and that cell was the ancestor of everything. Over time,...

Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...

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...

At Astor International School, we believe each child has a unique style of learning. Catering to the learning needs of individuals...

Climate change has become a huge global issue impacting all humans on the planet. Climate and weather affect every part of our lives,...

Diversity is an essential aspect of living in the present time. It is crucial for children to understand, respect and appreciate...

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...

Teaching children how to work with one another, and creating a variety of learning experiences which enable them to collaborate, is not...

Concept of learning Teachers assisting students in learning will emphasise ‘how’, rather than ‘what’ they learn. It occurs when learners...

Muslims worldwide celebrate two big events yearly - Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. In this article, let’s learn together at Astor...

It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...

A positive classroom culture is a place where students know that they have the opportunity to speak, offer ideas and take risks with no...

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...

“NO!” 2 letters- but it delivers such a strong message. Have you had to go through countless “NO” episodes? Have you ever felt helpless...

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...

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

Chinese New Year is an important festival for people of Chinese descent! In a multi-racial country like Singapore, everybody would have...

This year we had 2 amazing Christmas celebrations. Students worked hard and showed parents an amazing Christmas concert. We love to watch...

Mindfulness is about paying attention to a particular thing – a thought, sensation, object, or movement- and learning to sustain that...

As an adult, anyone who has tried to learn a new language knows how challenging it can be. Research has shown that childhood is the best...