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This is a story about how a mother’s love and persistence, and how Little Olive’s Tree’s Educational Support Programme, helped Mattias’ find his voice. On a weekday morning at Bukit Batok, the classroom runs on familiar preschool rhythms: sounds from children and their boisterous energy, phonics drills, songs, movement… At first glance, this is just another Little Olive Tree childcare centre but if you looked closely, you’ll notice the use of an iPad. This might sound ala

Gardening gives preschool children the opportunity to explore nature, understand where food comes from, and develop responsibility through hands-on learning. By planting, observing and caring for living things, children build curiosity and a deeper appreciation for healthy eating and the environment. At Little Olive Tree Ghim Moh, meaningful learning often happens when children are able to connect ideas with real experiences. Recently, our children had the opportunity to tak

Before embarking on their Learning Journey, our K1 and K2 children at Little Olive Tree Rochor were introduced to the topic of animal habitats. Through a thoughtfully curated video, they observed different environments and discussed how each habitat supports different kinds of animals. They discovered that every living thing has a place where it belongs. Stella thoughtfully shared, “Grass is important for animals… without grass, they will die.” In that simple observation,

In celebration of 元宵节 , Little Olive Tree Tampines organized a meaningful intergenerational outreach programme in collaboration with Lion Befrienders. The session was designed to honour tradition, encourage interaction, and foster genuine bonding between children and seniors through shared cultural experiences. The afternoon began with a lively Chinese New Year performance by our K2 children, filling the room with festive cheer and bright smiles. Their confident voices and

On 28 February, the stage at ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sports Centre came alive with energy, colour and big smiles as our children from Little Olive Tree Pasir Ris 21 (K2) and Little Olive Tree Pasir Ris 51 (K1 & K2) delivered a heartwarming Chinese New Year performance. 🌸🥁 With confident steps, cheerful voices and festive spirit, our little performers lit up the stage and warmed the hearts of everyone in the audience. Watching them shine so brightly was truly a proud and joyf

Children from Little Olive Tree (Bethesda Depot Walk) recently embarked on a meaningful learning journey to Gardens by the Bay, exploring the “Let’s Celebrate Spring” exhibition at the Flower Dome. Surrounded by vibrant blooms, the children discovered the flowers commonly associated with Chinese New Year and the special meanings they carry. Through guided conversations and careful observation, they also reflected on how to care for plants and deepening their appreciation for

Chinese New Year at TCK has never been a “sit down and watch” kind of event. It’s a tradition we’ve kept for years—parents showing up, grandparents coming along, families gathering close. Not just for the photos, but for the shared experience. The kind that feels familiar the moment you step in: the buzz, the red, the little ones peeking out from behind teachers, the older children trying to look calm when you can tell their hearts are thumping with excitement. And that’s the

“Teacher, look! So many lanterns!” Jia Le exclaimed, eyes wide as he pointed up at the rows of bright red and gold. Everywhere they looked, there was something to discover—vibrant decorations, colourful lanterns, and festive food displays that brought the season to life. The atmosphere felt lively and joyful, like the whole street was celebrating together. Even though Chinatown was bustling with people, our children from Little Olive Tree (Yishun) stayed calm and comfortable.