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Last Saturday, we thanked God for His blessings and provision for LOT Foochow Methodist Church Farrer Park (FMC FP) for the past 60 years, ever since its beginnings as Foochow Methodist Church Kindergarten. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. During the dedication service, Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat, Conference Officials & Board Chairs (2021 – 2024), shared a message about the purpose and

At the beginning of April, student councillors of Hai Sing Catholic School (HSC) shared with their teachers their proposal to conduct a Values-in-Action (VIA) project, with a sincere desire to contribute meaningfully to the Pasir Ris community around their school. Thus, they reached out to Jasmyn, Principal of LOT Pasir Ris 21 (P21) to explore potential opportunities for collaboration. Jasmyn then shared about how they could come alongside the children to build the “tree” the

Last month, LOT Tampines hosted a Special Education learning journey for teachers and lecturers from Vietnam through our partner, Singapore International Foundation (SIF). They were in Singapore on a study trip to reinforce key concepts and approaches in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through first-hand exposure and introduce the Vietnamese delegates to the intervention approaches and practices in Singapore’s Special Education ecosystem.    They were surp

In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their experiences and motivations at work. Hi, could you introduce yourself? I am Joanne, (or better known as Mrs Lee), and I have been a preschool teacher for over 5 years, with 3 years in LOT Foochow Methodist Church Farrer Park (previously called Foochow Methodist Preschool). What drew you into the preschool sector? I really love to interact and

Immersing themselves in the nature around them, the children of LOT Holland Village were on a mission to get to know the trees growing around the vicinity of their preschool. During their garden visit, the children were mesmerised by the different types of trees that they found; they were particularly intrigued by the discovery that some trees even bear fruits and flowers. While strolling around, they also discovered some nuts, and their curiosity led them to try opening them

Loud, whimsical or outrageous outfits were spotted in LOT Ghim Moh last week, as both children and teachers dressed up to mimic their favourite characters, armed with their book of choice in hand. All to celebrate World Book Day! Books truly open up possibilities to boundless imaginative universes, and transport us into magical, faraway places in our minds. And that’s exactly what the children immersed themselves in that day. At the drama station, children put on their bear e

LOT Bukit Batok is just one of the 22 preschools participating in Creation C.A.R.E 2024 . Over the weeks leading up to the public art showcase, we will get a glimpse into the journeys of various children as they learn, collaborate and importantly, let their imagination and creativity take the lead. In line with this year’s theme, Rooted in Beauty: A Celebration of Trees, children from Bukit Batok have started to explore the trees and plants around their preschool neighbourhoo

“Theoretically, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to teach special needs children... I want to equip teachers with the skills they need to feel empowered and competent." We would like to congratulate Ms A.Susila (Manager, Development and Care) who is a newly appointed Pastel by ECDA – pedagogists and specialists in teaching and learning – in the area of inclusive practice. She works tirelessly to ensure that children with added needs have a place in LOT, through the E

Last weekend was a time to commemorate both Good Friday and Easter; a time to remember how God had sent His son into the world to save us because of His great love for us. Indeed, it is reason to celebrate that Jesus had victory over death and sin, when he died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later! This year for Easter, the children learned that God’s story of salvation was not that simple, nor was it joyful all the way. However, His plan was perfect

Why should parents facilitate therapeutic conversations with their children? Because it involves creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to feel comfortable and express themselves through exploring their thoughts and feelings. This way, parents can get to know their children better, and vice versa. But how do we even begin? Emotional Regulation Firstly, self-awareness is of utmost importance, in order to know what makes ourselves tick and so that we can st

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. The seed of Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services was planted some 40 years ago in the 1980s. Long before the brand Little Olive Tree came about, long before we were known as Presbyterian Preschool Services or even Presbyterian Community Services, the Presbytery of Singapore had the desire to bridge the gaps that families and co

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme. Click the button below. What is the Educational Support Programme in Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services about? Here are some commonly asked questions that will help you understand our work better:   A. About the Educational Support Programme ONE: What is the Educational Support Programme? It is a high quality educational program designed for children with special educational need

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. At Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services, we recognise that each child comes with their own sets of trouble. Caring for children is a messy and challenging process. Yet, we believe that as long as we are able, no child is too much trouble. Every child is worth troubling for. Today, we bring you Josiah’s Journey, the story about

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. Raising children is costly. Raising children with additional needs is even more costly. While most preschools are keeping enrolment for children with additional needs to the lowest possible number, the same cannot be said for Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services. While most preschool organisations choose to preserve their survi

In the month of March, our preschools celebrated our first Be You-Nique Day ever, a day where we appreciate the uniqueness of every person who is created fearfully and wonderfully in the image of God. It is also a chance to instil fun in our everyday preschool programmes. At LOT Bethany, they had Story Hat Day going on where children were invited to craft a hat that narrated and showcased a personal story. Priscilla, Principal of LOT Bethany explained, “Story Hat Day was ded

On 8th March 2024, the Christian Preschool Alliance (CPA)  organised a Learning Journey held at Little Olive Tree (LOT) Hougang, for participants from other Christian preschools to observe and learn about how our preschools operate. The theme for this Learning Journey was ‘ Transformation with a Renewed Mind’, and the aim of such exchange programmes are to offer a unique opportunity for educators to broaden their horizons both professionally and culturally, ultimately raisin

The morning was bustling with energy and shrieks of “eh, hello!!” as all our teachers and staff gathered at Orchard Road Presbyterian Church for our very first Learning Day of the year last Friday. Learning Days are for teachers to undergo training several times a year as part of professional development. This round, the theme for the day was ‘Don’t Play Play!’, which reminded us not to underestimate the power of play at work and in our personal lives. We started off the day

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. Our Educational Support Programme exists for one reason: for every child who comes through our doors to grow and glow. Despite having the term "Programme" in its name, ESP is more than that. Instead, it is a journey and a commitment to walk with the children with additional needs alongside their families while they are with us in our schools.

Alex who has cerebral palsy struggles with balance, physical mobility and the ability to sustain his attention during lesson times. Most times, even after trying his best, he would still struggle. Often, he ends up expressing his exasperation by butting his head against his Educational Support Teacher's (EST) head or pinching her.   Recently, after one such incident, his EST asked if he was angry with her. His response? "I chose you." In Alex-speak, this phrase means he chose

Josiah, 5, is on the autism spectrum and was previously enrolled in two other childcare centres. However, both times, he was asked to leave because the teachers felt that his behaviour was inappropriate. They were also not able to manage him when he starts crying or biting others out of frustration. His parents tried to gain access to early intervention by approaching psychologists for a diagnosis. However, the tests did not uncover his developmental need.   Eventually, they