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Innovative Approaches to Education in Wildomar

Education is evolving, and here in Wildomar, we are witnessing a beautiful transformation. It feels like a fresh breeze, gently stirring the leaves of traditional learning and inviting new, innovative approaches to take root. As someone who cares deeply about nurturing young minds, I’m excited to share how families in our community are embracing these changes. Together, we are creating spaces where children thrive, curiosity blooms, and learning feels like a joyful adventure.

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Dec 35 min read

The Heart of the Holidays: Why Tradition Matters in Childhood

By Katie Cimino for Together We Bloom: Community Learning The holiday season carries a certain kind of magic — not because of the decorations or the gifts, but because of the traditions that anchor us. Traditions are more than rituals; they are emotional touchpoints, threads that weave comfort, belonging, and identity into childhood and carry those feelings into adulthood. In a world that moves at a pace faster than most of us would like, traditions slow us down.They remind

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Nov 253 min read

Designing a Home That Learns With Your Child: Inside Our Custom Homeschool Support Model

By Katie Cimino — Co-Founder of Together We Bloom: Community Learning & Early Childhood Educator A New Kind of Learning Environment Every family I work with has one thing in common: they’re trying to make life work for a child who doesn’t quite fit inside traditional systems. This fall, I worked alongside a family whose 7-year-old daughter—bright, creative, and deeply feeling—was thriving some days and melting down others. The problem wasn’t her ability to learn. It was the

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Nov 123 min read

Why Emotional Intelligence & Academic Success Grow Together: How Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Opens the Door to Deeper Learning

Together We Bloom: Nurturing Whole Children Through Social and Emotional Learning The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning At Together We Bloom, we believe in nurturing whole children — not just their academic skills, but their hearts, minds, and connections. A growing body of research shows why this approach matters: when students feel safe, understood, and capable of managing their emotions and relationships, their academic performance doesn’t just stay the same—it

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Nov 26 min read

Getting Back to Class: What California’s Latest Data Says About Absences, Test Scores, and Real Recovery

If school felt harder to get back to after the pandemic, you’re not imagining it. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) spiked statewide and is only slowly easing. The good news: attendance is improving. The hard news: it’s still well above where we were pre-COVID, and scores reflect that reality. Where attendance stands now Chronic absenteeism fell to 20.4% in 2023–24 , down from 24.9% the year before — real progress, but still far above ~12% pre-pandemic . Calif

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Oct 273 min read