Shilo Moore likes the idea of what Mr. Rogers said, “play is the work of childhood.” 

Moore is the owner of Bright Beginnings Early Learning Preschool. Moore has been an elementary school teacher for 14 years. She has had her at-home licensed preschool, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Preschool, open for one year. 

“I’m teaching 4- and 5-year-olds because it's so fun. Everything they learn is for the first time, it is so exciting, it makes this the best job in the world,” Moore said.

It’s part of her philosophy that “play is so important for a child's learning.”

“I really like to work on play, different ways of learning letters, numbers, manipulatives, toys, songs, poems, centers and letting the kids explore. I have more of a creative license to do those things when teaching at my preschool,” Moore said.

Early childhood education is a critical period during a child's formative years, Moore says. It is important to provide children with stimulating environments helping to strengthen their cognitive abilities during their preschool years. 

Moore grew up in Price. She has lived in South Jordan for 14 years with her husband and three children. She studied at the University of Utah and got her Master of Elementary Education Reading and Literacy. She got her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern Utah University. 

Moore taught four years in Alpine School District, five years in Salt Lake School District, Jordan School District for two years, and she was an aide at Welby Elementary for 18 months. She then got a job teaching kindergarten. She has three children and thought it was a lot of teaching in schools and raising her children, so she decided to teach at her home. 

“I love little people, they are so unique and special,” Moore said. 

Moore, who also teaches a baton and dance class that performs in the South Jordan parade and at the Festival of Trees, has a passion for teaching that combines two important philosophies. 

“We must help children develop a love of learning. In order for this to happen, early learning should include play, music, building social skills, and fun. Pre-reading skills are crucial to reading success. Children learn phonemic awareness through songs, poetry, and more. Preschool is a new adventure; I am loving it,” Moore said.  

When Moore can see the children learning, it is a great pleasure for her. When teaching her students to count, Moore will use objects, such as beads. “At first the children are all over with numbers. It is great to see them get the idea of counting and be able to count in order. After three months of learning they are great and they understand how to do things.” 

Moore is planning a field trip to the dentist. “The field trip to the dentist is to help the children not be scared when they go to the dentist,” she said. They already did a field trip to the fire station, and she will be doing more field trips. 

One of Moore’s main goals is “for the children to start with the love of learning and they will be happy and want to be here. If I can take the 4- to 5-year-olds in preschool and give them the really important pre reading skills, then they will start kindergarten and be ready,” Moore said. 

For Information about Shilo Moore’s preschool email [email protected] or visit Bright Beginnings Early Learning Preschool on facebook.com. Registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin in January. λ