Early Skills

Learning is exposure, exploration, and joy—not memorization.

What Children Will Experience

  • Gentle, play-based introduction to early literacy using Moving Little Minds

  • Simple alphabet exposure through songs, games, and classroom materials

  • Recognizing letters in books and around the classroom

  • Building familiarity with names through songs, stories, and daily routines

  • Early sound awareness through rhymes, music, and listening games

  • Playful introduction to letter shapes through movement and sensory play

  • Fine motor activities like stacking, squeezing, peeling, and building

  • Literacy woven into stories, songs, and daily play routines

Why It Matters

  • Builds early language and literacy foundations

  • Supports vocabulary, listening skills, and sound awareness

  • Strengthens fine motor skills needed for future writing

  • Builds comfort and confidence with books and print

  • Creates a strong, joyful foundation for future reading success

Bright Grove follows the state of Utah’s Common Core Preschool Standards for education and learning.

Your Questions, Answered

  • At Bright Grove Preschool, we combine a play-based environment with the Moving Little Minds curriculum, giving children the best of both worlds—joyful learning experiences backed by the science of how young children learn. Our focus on small class sizes, hands-on activities, and nurturing relationships helps every child feel known, confident, and excited to learn.

  • Yes! Our program is designed to build the foundational skills children need for kindergarten, including early literacy, math concepts, social skills, independence, and the ability to follow routines—all taught in a fun and engaging way.

  • Our teachers bring years of experience working with young children, including those with diverse learning needs. We are passionate about helping every child succeed and creating a classroom where all children feel included and supported.

  • We understand that starting preschool is a big step. We create a warm, welcoming environment and take time to build trust with each child. Our gentle approach helps children feel safe, make friends, and grow in confidence at their own pace.

  • No, children do not need to be fully potty trained to attend. We will work with families to support children wherever they are in the process.

  • Absolutely! We would love to connect with you, answer your questions, and help you decide if Bright Grove Preschool is the right fit for your child.

  • Ready to Learn

    A Splash of Color

    Shapes All Around Us

    Apples and Friends

    Falling for Fall

    Who Am I

    Emotions Adventure

    Spooky Learners

    When I Grow up

    Little Chefs

    Love my Family

    Thankful Turkeys

    Jurassic Fun

    Winter Wonderland

    Merry and Bright

    My Body and Me

    Pet Parade

    Wheels in Motion

    Blast Off

    Kind Hearts

    Hearts and Hugs

    Disney Magic

    Wilderness Explorers

    Animal Safari

    The Greatest Show 

    Lucky Charms

    Bloom and Grow

    Bunny Hop

    Old Macdonald

    Opposites All Around

    Backyard Bugs

    Under the Sea

    All Stars

    Fun in the Sun