09/29/2026
Our littlest learners took part in a Bloom tradition for the first time this school year- going to the library!
Library days look a little different at Bloom than most schools. Without a library on campus, our staff had to get creative when incorporating this crucial literacy experience. And they came up with a tradition that is a student favorite! On library days, our students walk to the city bus stop close to campus, then ride the city bus to the public library!
Not only is this such a fun experience for the kids- there are so many functional life skills woven into the trip. Our students are learning how to safely walk on the sidewalks, what the signs and lights mean, watching for cars and their surroundings, and that's just the trip there! Once at the library, our students learn how to choose their own books for school work and leisure. Each student has a library card and they are guided through the process of checking out their own materials with an emphasis on gaining confidence and independence.
These library trips are about so much more than choosing books. Our students are learning independence in real time and building the skills to be functional members of their communities beyond Bloom!
