Discovery Lane

Wow, Wow, Wow!!!

This Saturday, Bloom and Beyond, a collaborative organization to our school, hosted our very first Bloom Market. To say it was spectacular would not fully encompass the magic.

The event was for all. We curated three intentional spaces.

The Bloom Collective was a thoughtfully designed shopping experience where families could purchase sensory tools, learning aids, games, and inclusive resources.

Parents and caregivers were also invited to the Bloom Bouquet, where they created beautiful arrangements to take home as a reminder of the day.

Our next space featured dedicated experts and specialists who serve families in meaningful ways:




wellness

Prime Tax Solutions

Jhané Curtis, Inclusion Specialist at

Our final space was The Bloom Studio. Families enjoyed hands on activities including 2D flower coloring, planting seed paper, and a listening center. For students who needed a calm down space or sensory input, we provided equipment designed for regulation, comfort, and engagement.

The energy in the room at Bloom Market hosted by Bloom and Beyond was undeniable. This was not simply an event. It was a tangible expression of blooming with joy.

Experiences like this are rare. Many families across our nation long for this type of connection, especially those who may feel they are navigating their journey alone. We are deeply honored by the requests from communities across the United States asking us to bring this experience to them. We hear you.

To every specialist, volunteer, and family who participated, thank you for helping us build something that truly matters.

Bloom On 🌺

With Gratitude,
Alice, Shanté, Asteway, & Rhainie
Founders

The Bloom Market Lineup Is Here

We are honored to welcome an incredible group of specialists and community partners to the 2026 Bloom Market!

This is a space to connect, learn, and grow.

Join us as we welcome:

🛍️ The Bloom Collective-
💬 Speech & Language Support-
🧠 Autism Specialists-
🧘Wellness & Mindfulness Expert- .wellness
🌿 Occupational Therapy-
📚 Inclusive Education Expert-
🤝 Family Support Services-

Each vendor was intentionally selected to support families, children, and educators through meaningful resources and authentic connection.

Whether you’re looking for tools, guidance, or simply community, you will find it here. You ready to BLOOM 🌺

🗓 February 28, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Bloom Market (3081 Old Washington Road Waldorf, MD 20601)

RSVP link- https://bit.ly/bloomandbeyond

Discovery Lane is entering its next chapter.

What began as a vision has grown into a learning community rooted in curiosity, belonging, and intention. Because of the trust and partnership of our families, we are moving forward with the development of Discovery Lane Middle School.

This is not just expansion.
It is evolution.

Middle School, reimagined.
Project-based learning.
Collaboration that matters.
Inquiry and critical thinking.

The result?
Confident learners.
Critical thinkers.
Purposeful leaders.

Admissions interest is now being accepted.

Our best is not behind us.
It is unfolding.

There is perfect SEQUENCE and Divine timing.

Discovery Lane is entering its next chapter.

What began as a vision has grown into a learning community rooted in curiosity, belonging, and intention. Because of the trust and partnership of our families, we are moving forward with the development of Discovery Lane Middle School.

This expansion honors who we are and who our students are becoming. It creates continuity. It creates space. It creates possibility.

We are deeply grateful for everyone who has walked alongside us and helped build Discovery Lane into what it is today. Our best YET starts here, and we are excited to grow it together.

More to come.

With overwhelming JOY,
Alice and Shanté