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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

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

At Little Olive Tree Preschools, we believe education is not only about what children learn in the classroom. It is also about how they are cared for throughout the day. This is why meal times matter deeply to us. Behind every meal served is intentional thought, planning, and care. We believe children deserve more than food that simply fills them. They deserve meals thoughtfully prepared to support their growth, health, energy, and readiness to learn. Because a child who is

The Search for a School That Would Truly Include Him When she thinks back on Austyn’s preschool journey, Kah Suan, his mother, remembers how challenging it was to find a school that would truly welcome him. Before finding Little Olive Tree at Holland Village, Austyn had gone through other settings that did not know how to include him well. She recalls a season when he was excluded from activities so often that she felt they were essentially “paying school fees for him to

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