Gather & Grow Mondays is a free weekly outdoor classroom experience hosted by Together We Bloom designed to support meaningful family connection, creative exploration, and community care. Each Monday morning from 7:00–10:00 a.m., Katie Cimino leads hands-on learning experiences rooted in art, nature, science, storytelling, gardening, and open-ended discovery for families of all ages and stages.

The morning teaching block includes guided invitations to learn together through sensory-rich activities, collaborative projects, seasonal themes, nature observation, and creative play. Families are encouraged to participate at their own pace in a calm, welcoming environment that prioritizes curiosity, inclusion, and co-regulation over pressure or performance.

After the guided learning hours, the classroom space remains open for free exploration, quiet connection, and community gathering. Families are invited to stay, relax, continue creating, explore the gardens, enjoy games and books, or simply spend intentional time together in a peaceful outdoor setting. The extended open classroom also…