Bloom Buzz August 2023

Executive Director's Corner

Summer in Minnesota goes so fast! And it's been busy at Bloom! We had pre-k graduation in June at both centers and celebrated 21 students who are equipped and ready to start kindergarten in a few short weeks. One of the highlights for me was hearing from each student what they were going to be when they grew up: some want to be doctors, teachers, firefighters, and policemen; one student wants to be a celebrity! and, for all those earth science enthusiasts -- we have two upcoming paleontologists!

What a privilege it is to help children dream, develop skills, and build confidence for their future success! We are so proud of each student and we treasure these last few weeks with them before they leave us.

Thank you to all who advocated for Bloom and early learning with your legislators. Some important investments in early learning were made by the legislature this spring -- these investments will benefit providers and families. It is a start but the work is not over. We need to keep advocating for our youngest learners. With 80% of brain development occurring by age 3 and 90% by age 5, it is critical that we continue to offer high quality learning and care opportunities for children and families.

Bloom cannot do our important work without you. Your partnership enables us to provide scholarships to children from low income families, while keeping tuition as affordable as possible for our private pay families. Thank you for your generous and continued investment in Bloom Early Learning. I am looking forward to all we can do together to provide more children the opportunity to develop, thrive and dream at Bloom Early Learning.

Rachelle

P.S. Below are pictures of our recent graduates!

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Inside the Classrooms: August Learning Focus

Some of the best feedback that we hear from staff at the Wayzata School District, is that kiddos from Bloom are ready and equipped for success in kindergarten. That means student are prepared not only for academics but for following multiple step instructions, getting along with others, problem solving, and handling change. Bloom prepares children for these important life skills by by following developmentally appropriate practices in each age group. We know that each child is different and is supported in different ways while at Bloom. As we help our little ones learn and explore in their environment, we nurture and help them understand how to use materials and be in a community care setting. This carries through the classrooms and teachers add in more emotional understanding and rules that are age appropriate. All of these tools are to support each child’s emotional health, understanding of boundaries, and problem solving skills to name a few.

Our days have routines that support the children, and each classroom has classroom rules. This structure helps provide the children with clear expectations that help them to know what their expectations are in the environment. These classroom rules are consistent and support each child. From the expectation for gentle touches, taking care of our classroom materials, and in how we talk to our peers. We recognize that this topic is ongoing in all environments and each child needs adaptions for delivery and reminders.

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What's New at Bloom:

Bloom Pantry at Dunkirk

For many years, Totes For Hope, has operated at our center at 101 and County Road 6 (Messiah Church). We have experienced an uptick in usage at that site. And we have seen a growing need for offering similar resources at our Dunkirk location (Plymouth Presbyterian Church).

Staff and students at our Dunkirk location are doing a drive for non-perishable food items, diapers and wipes, and basic toiletry items for their Bloom pantry. This drive has been extended through August 4.

If you would like to participate, you can drop off items at the Dunkirk location.

2022 Bloom Early Learning Annual Report Now Available

The 2022 Annual Report is now available on our website. A limited number of physical copies are also available through the Bloom office. To request a physical copy, please contact [email protected].

2022 Annual Report

See You at the Bloom Bash on Friday, September 29!

Join us at the Bloom Bash on Friday, September 29! This is our annual fall fundraiser with a fresh new look, feel, and venue! Good food, fun games, entertainment, connecting with friends -- don't miss this event!

Bloom Early Learning is committed to building and fostering a culture that reflects our core values of access, individualization, quality and community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, belonging and inclusion in all that we do.

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