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Professor Adele Diamond's Affirmation
On 4 August, we were honoured to host world-renowned developmental neuroscientist, Professor Adele Diamond at in one of partnering preschools of our Little Olive Tree (LOT) – The Chinese Kindergarten Preschool. Professor Diamond, best known for her pioneering research on executive function (EF) in early childhood, walked through our classrooms, observed the children at play and learning, and reflected on what she saw. Her visit affirmed the intentional efforts we take to bui


SG60 - Colours of Love
On 2nd August 2025, Little Olive Tree (LOT) Preschools had the privilege of being part of something bigger than ourselves — we were invited to set up a booth at Pasir Ris Town Park to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday. It was a meaningful collaboration with the PAssionArts Festival 2025, and we were proud to represent our community and the heartbeat behind our work. We chose to do acrylic pour art — not because it’s trendy or easy, but because of what it represents. Acrylic


Why Truth, Beauty & Goodness Matter in Early Education: Building Strong Foundations for Life
Discover how Little Olive Tree's Truth, Beauty & Goodness curriculum nurtures whole-child development, fostering academic excellence alongside biblical values for lifelong success.


Code Cracker Phonics: Inside Our Proven Approach to Early Literacy at Little Olive Tree
Discover how Little Olive Tree's Code Cracker Phonics program nurtures early literacy through our biblical values-based approach, helping children develop strong reading foundations.


STEM & STEAM Activities for 4-6-Year-Olds: Nurturing Young Minds Through Playful Learning
Discover engaging STEM & STEAM activities perfect for 4-6-year-olds that foster critical thinking, creativity, and biblical values while making learning a joyful adventure.


Acrylic Pour Art - a Metaphor for Growing Executive Functioning in Children
A reflection by Executive Director, Presbyterian Preschool Services after attending the Keynote by Professor Adele Diamond at the Inaugural Bridging Worlds in Early Childhood Development Conference by KLCII on 31 Jul 2025 Executive functioning in children is like creating an acrylic pour painting—fluid, layered, and full of surprise. It’s not a paint-by-numbers task. It’s an unfolding process. The teacher is not the artist who paints over the child’s canvas, but the one who


Bilingual Preschools in Singapore: 5 Essential Success Factors Every Parent Should Consider
Discover the 5 critical factors that distinguish exceptional bilingual preschools in Singapore, helping your child develop strong language foundations while nurturing character and values.


Key to Learning: How Little Olive Tree's Cognitive Curriculum Nurtures Essential Thinking Skills
Discover how Little Olive Tree's distinctive cognitive curriculum develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and biblical discernment in preschoolers through purposeful play and structured learning
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