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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...
Elena Holloway
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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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!...
Elena Holloway
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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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...
Elena Holloway
Jul 5, 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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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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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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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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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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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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Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo
Elena Holloway
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Having Autonomy in the Classroom
Fostering autonomy in the classroom is important so students will become more independent and can complete tasks.
Elena Holloway
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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Encouraging the Love for Reading with Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is a well-known British author of children’s books. He believed in stories that captivated young readers.
Elena Holloway
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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Chinese New Year Crafts
Chinese New Year is an important festival for people of Chinese descent! In a multi-racial country like Singapore, everybody would have...
Elena Holloway
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Christmas Celebration
This year we had 2 amazing Christmas celebrations. Students worked hard and showed parents an amazing Christmas concert. We love to watch...
Elena Holloway
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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