5 Elements of Good Storytelling
What does it take to write a good story? Perhaps, you could start with these five essential elements of storytelling. 1. Well-rounded characters Well-rounded characters are based on real life characters. Take a look at your favourite characters from books or the movies. What are they like? What outstanding traits do they have and how […]
5 things to know before signing your children up for writing classes
It is undeniable that writing is an extremely important skill that every child should acquire to not only excel in the present but also to be future-ready. Perhaps, you are a parent who has been considering writing classes for your child for some time or maybe, you are deliberating between several writing schools. Many parents […]
Our Customised Teaching Approaches
At Artistic Strategies Academy, we recognise that every child is different and would have different learning needs. Therefore, after conducting a diagnostic test for our students, we are able to ascertain the strengths and areas of improvement. We then customise our teaching methods and at times, our teaching materials to suit the needs of the […]
Enrolling Children in Writing Competitions
The idea of entering a writing competition may seem daunting to many (adults and children alike). However, at Artistic Strategies Academy, we believe in creating opportunities for our students to participate in writing competitions, both local and international. Here are three reasons why we enrol our students in writing competitions: 1. It Builds Confidence When students […]
Tips for Editing Writing
Editing is an essential process in writing. When done right, editing can make the difference between poor writing and good writing or even between good writing and great writing. Many people believe that editing just involves correcting grammatical and spelling errors. However we believe that it is more than that. When editing a paragraph, for […]
Bond with your child in creative ways
Bond with your Child in Creative Ways Here are a few activities that both parents and children can do during the last week of the June school holidays! These activities enable you to spend quality time together while igniting your creativity: 1. Clay Creatures Dabble and experiment with clay to make clay characters. You could […]
Creating a Descriptive Setting
The setting in a story can determine many things. It is not simply the time and place that the story takes place in. The setting also determines the mood and atmosphere in the story, affecting the characters and the plot. For example, if the plot is a tragic one, the setting might be dark and […]
Extrinsic Motivation Can Enhance Learning
At Artistic Strategies Academy, we believe that children should associate positive emotions with learning. We want our students to feel empowered and confident when they learn how to become better writers and communicators. This is why we have a point system that we have developed for our classes. This point system is a form of extrinsic motivation- motivation that comes […]
Supporting Introverted Children in Speaking
Supporting Introverted Children in Speaking In today’s world, it might seem that extroversion is a more highly valued trait than introversion. For example, I have met a good number of parents who lament the fact that their more introverted children are being penalised for not performing well or speaking up during the oral examinations. While […]
Design Thinking: Why Every Child Should Learn It
I was first acquainted with Design Thinking Principles (originally from Stanford University) during one of my courses at Harvard University. The course was entitled “Designing for Learning by Creating”. I was fascinated by how we could all learn to be designers and create the best user experiences for others to improve their lives. Since then, I […]
How Storytelling Can Help Your Child Succeed
In today’s world, it is so important to be able to tell your own story because if you don’t, someone else will tell it for you. Here’s an article that our founder wrote for New Age Parents on the relationship between your child’s success and storytelling! How Storytelling Can Help Your Child To Be Successful […]
Creating a well-developed character
Renowned children’s author, Judy Blume says that one of the most significant and fundamental aspects of storytelling is the creation of compelling characters. Indeed, creating a three-dimensional character or a well-rounded character takes a lot of reflection and thought. How do we guide our young writers in doing so? Here are three tips to get […]