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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

Intergenerational activities help preschool children develop empathy, communication skills, patience, and respect for older adults. At Little Olive Tree Preschools, we create opportunities for children to build meaningful relationships across generations because some of life's most valuable lessons are learned through human connection. A little boy clutched a bright yellow ball and ran towards an elderly participant waiting. Around them, children cheered. Seniors laughed. St

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

On April 30, the Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 children, from Little Olive Tree Rochor, went to a Community Garden to see different types of plants that were grown there. There, they met Mr Kwang, the Head Garden, together with his team of volunteers. The K1 children started their session by planting a variety of seeds. The children were guided by Mr Kwang and the volunteers how to plant the seeds and the care that was required for the seeds to grow. The children were fil

“What can seeds grow into?” This simple question became the beginning of a meaningful journey for the children of Little Olive Tree (Bethesda Depot Walk) as they stepped into the role of “Kinder Gardeners” through a hands-on learning experience at City Sprouts @ Henderson. As part of our Creation C.A.R.E. journey this year, the children explored the world of farming and sustainability through inquiry, observation, and experimentation. Discovering that growth begins with both

At Little Olive Tree Bethany, learning often begins with wonder. Sometimes it begins with a question. Sometimes with muddy hands. And sometimes, with children quietly noticing a dragonfly resting on a line. As part of our Creation C.A.R.E. journey this year, the children visited Bollywood Veggies for a hands-on learning experience centred around planting, patience, and growth. Surrounded by gardens, vegetables, flowers, insects, and open spaces, the children were invited to

Last week, Little Olive Tree hosted a two-day training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), conducted by our Educational Support Programme (ESP) team. About 19 participants joined the session, including both Little Olive Tree educators and external early childhood professionals. A meaningful mix that brought diverse perspectives into the room. At Little Olive Tree, inclusion means creating a learning environment where every child feels that they belong and can participate

Little Olive Tree was glad to participate in Healthy Family Day at Marina Barrage, an event organised by The Father School to celebrate the value of family and affirm that marriage is the union of one man and one woman, one husband and one wife. The day was filled with energy and cheer, with families enjoying activity booths, stage performances, bumper cars, a bouncing castle, and a river cruise. The weather was wonderful, adding to the festive atmosphere at the Barrage. L

At Little Olive Tree , the safety and well-being of every child entrusted to us is a responsibility we take seriously. At the same time, we believe that even safety practices can become meaningful learning experiences when approached with care and intention. Recently, our centre at Foochow Methodist Church conducted a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that both children and educators are prepared to respond calmly and safely in unexpected situations. Re

With every big event that we organise and execute for the children, we are blessed to always have our village rooting for us and coming...

Over the weekend, we had our Creation C.A.R.E Art Showcase at One Punggol where we invited friends, family and the public to view our...

Sounds of sweet singing and bubbly laughter filled the air at One Punggol earlier today at the Creation C.A.R.E 2024 Art Showcase Opening...

At the beginning of April, student councillors of Hai Sing Catholic School (HSC) shared with their teachers their proposal to conduct a...

Immersing themselves in the nature around them, the children of LOT Holland Village were on a mission to get to know the trees growing...

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...

In August 2023, 70-year-old Stephen Lim Nghee Huat (or Uncle Yifa/ Nghee Huat as the kids know him by) set off for Scotland to do what an...

On 29 September 2023, over 1,200 teachers from various preschools, as well as our own PPS HQ staff and Centre staff came together for the...

Akin to the many layers of the rainforest, there are various facets of Creation C.A.R.E that can be uncovered. Although the children’s...