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Because learning begins with everyday moments. To an adult, it may look wonderfully simple. A tray of ice cubes. A handful of colourful ribbons. Tiny hands reaching out with curiosity. "But beneath these seemingly ordinary experiences lies something extraordinary." At Little Olive Tree, our P.E.A.R. curriculum is thoughtfully designed around materials that infants encounter in everyday life. By using familiar objects, we create learning experiences that are meaningful, relata

Little Olive Tree (Ang Mo Kio) was privileged to host Ms. Yannie Soo, Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC), for a professional attachment visit from 8–19 June 2026. On paper, it was a “visit.” In reality, it became a timely mirror—one that reflected the quiet, consistent work our educators do every day, and reminded us that what happens in our classrooms truly matters. Over the two weeks, Ms. Yannie was attached to a different clas

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"If children spend most of their preschool years playing, will they really be ready for Primary School?" It's a question many parents quietly carry. Perhaps you've wondered the same thing. After all, when we think of learning, we often picture children sitting at desks, completing worksheets or memorising facts. Learning feels structured and serious. Play, on the other hand, feels... well, like play. So when we hear the phrase "learning through play," it's natural to wonder:

The classrooms were unusually quiet. There were no children building towers, painting masterpieces, or gathering for story time. Instead, the spaces were filled with educators. They walked through learning environments, exchanged ideas, asked thoughtful questions, and reflected together on everyday practice. Across all 18 Little Olive Tree Preschools, our Network Learning Day brought educators together with one purpose: to learn from one another. Because no single preschool h

A little boy clutched a bright yellow ball and ran towards an elderly participant waiting. Around them, children cheered. Seniors laughed. Strangers became teammates. On the surface, it was a Sports Day. But at Little Olive Tree Tampines, moments like these are about something deeper. In partnership with Lion Befrienders and thoughtfully designed by Tiny Mountains: Movement Through Music and Storytelling, our K2 children spent the morning moving, playing and solving challeng

At a recent Father’s Day celebration at Little Olive Tree @ Foochow Methodist Church, the morning was filled with laughter, movement, and moments shared between fathers and their children. As fathers cheered, carried, encouraged, and played alongside their children, we were reminded of something deeper. The role of a father is not measured only in grand gestures. More often, it is found in the ordinary moments that quietly shape a child's life. It is found in the hand that

There are preschools with big gardens, shady trees, and a park just across the road. And then there are preschools where nature feels far away. One of our principals told me about her centre with no easy access to a nearby park, no garden within the compound, no green patch the children could wander into. The only hint of nature was a narrow strip of grass along the fence. That was all they had. Until one day, during outdoor exploration, the children noticed something small