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In the early years, a child spends a great deal of time with the people who care for and teach them. From infant care through childcare, those hours quietly add up. A child may begin their journey with us as a little baby, carried into the classroom in the arms of a parent. Over the years, they learn to walk, speak, make friends, ask questions, solve problems, disagree, apologise, try again and discover who they are. "And through all those little moments, their teachers are t

On this Teachers’ Day, I find myself reflecting on a simple question: "What does it really mean to keep a school going?" At first glance, it may appear to be about keeping classrooms open, programmes running, schedules organised, and daily operations moving. These things are important, but they are only the visible part of our work. What Does It Mean to Keep a School Going? Keeping a school going means showing up, day after day, even when we are tired. It means welcoming ever

Last Saturday, we gathered once again for the Teachers’ Dedication Service organised by the Christian Preschool Alliance. This was our eighth year holding the service. Every year, as we approach this event, the same question seems to surface: Should we continue doing this? There are always so many competing demands. Everyone is busy. There are urgent matters in our own organisations that need attention. And sometimes, it can be discouraging when something we believe is import

At Little Olive Tree, meaningful learning begins with seeing, listening and responding to children. A recent visit by Chinese language and early childhood education specialists gave us an opportunity to reflect on how these principles come alive in our classrooms. On 14 August 2026, just one day before the Singapore Chinese Language Seminar 2026, Little Olive Tree Holland Village had the privilege of welcoming a distinguished group of Chinese language and early childhood educ

What happens when educators come together with a shared belief that every child deserves to belong? At Little Olive Tree Ghim Moh, we recently welcomed educators from Farrer Park Primary School (MOE Kindergarten) for a professional learning journey centred on inclusive education. It was not just about sharing what we do. It was about working together, exchanging ideas and seeing inclusion from different perspectives. This is also why we value opportunities for our own educat

What if a preschool did not need to be big to offer children a big experience? Tucked away in the heart of Fajar, Little Olive Tree Fajar is a small preschool community with a maximum capacity of just 20 infants and 37 children. And that is something we value. Because when a preschool is intentionally small, there is more room for something that matters deeply in the early years: "Relationships" Our recent Fun in the Sun: National Day Special at Pang Sua Pond was a lovely ex

At Little Olive Tree Thomson, some of the most meaningful moments in a child's preschool journey happen when we come together as a community. Our recent Sports Day, held alongside our National Day celebration, was one of those moments. It was a morning filled with movement, laughter, encouragement and celebration. But beyond the games and activities, there was something else that made the day special: many different people came together to make it possible. Our preschool staf

National Day is more than a celebration of Singapore's birthday. For young children, it can be an opportunity to experience belonging, gratitude, community and togetherness through simple, meaningful activities. At Little Olive Tree Yishun, this year's National Day celebration brought children, parents, teachers and seniors together through art, music, movement, friendship and acts of appreciation. From an Infant class tent-painting activity with parents to classroom celebrat