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David GalchuttPreschool, Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
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About Mr. Galchutt:
Hello, I'm David Galchutt but many students call me, "Mr. G." I'm a product of LCMS parochial schools myself. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, I went to Our Savior's LCMS School in Hutchinson, MN. 3rd through 8th Grade, I went to Prince of Peace LCMS School in Spring Lake Park, MN. High school, I went to Concordia Academy in Roseville, MN. I would often play (football, basketball, & baseball) against Mayer Lutheran High School as (back in the day) we were conference rivals. My Dad was a LCMS Pastor and my Mom was a LCMS Grade School teacher. I have one brother and brother-in-law who are LCMS Pastors as well and one sister who is a college professor at a LCMS University.
I met my wife, Keri, who at Concordia University, St. Paul where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is also a LCMS teacher. Our daughters are Averi and Addison. Keri loves creating and teaching art. Averi enjoys basketball and volleyball. Addison enjoys dance and swimming. I enjoy coaching basketball and volleyball. I also enjoy jogging, hiking and mountain biking. Our family likes serving at church and volunteering at Feed My Starving Children.
Hello, I'm David Galchutt but many students call me, "Mr. G." I'm a product of LCMS parochial schools myself. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, I went to Our Savior's LCMS School in Hutchinson, MN. 3rd through 8th Grade, I went to Prince of Peace LCMS School in Spring Lake Park, MN. High school, I went to Concordia Academy in Roseville, MN. I would often play (football, basketball, & baseball) against Mayer Lutheran High School as (back in the day) we were conference rivals. My Dad was a LCMS Pastor and my Mom was a LCMS Grade School teacher. I have one brother and brother-in-law who are LCMS Pastors as well and one sister who is a college professor at a LCMS University.
I met my wife, Keri, who at Concordia University, St. Paul where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is also a LCMS teacher. Our daughters are Averi and Addison. Keri loves creating and teaching art. Averi enjoys basketball and volleyball. Addison enjoys dance and swimming. I enjoy coaching basketball and volleyball. I also enjoy jogging, hiking and mountain biking. Our family likes serving at church and volunteering at Feed My Starving Children.
Favorite Thing About Zion:
After teaching in the Public Schools of Minnesota for 20 years, I truly enjoy being able to openly share my faith and talk about the love and forgiveness that we all can receive which is a free gift from God, through His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Another favorite is dancing and singing to "Bible Praise Songs" every day at Zion!
After teaching in the Public Schools of Minnesota for 20 years, I truly enjoy being able to openly share my faith and talk about the love and forgiveness that we all can receive which is a free gift from God, through His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Another favorite is dancing and singing to "Bible Praise Songs" every day at Zion!
Preschool Curriculum
Quarter-Based Learning Approach
The preschool curriculum is designed to introduce concepts gradually, with each quarter building on the last to reinforce learning and social development. This quarter-based approach ensures that children develop essential skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Quarter 1 Highlights
Quarter 2 Highlights
Quarter Highlights
Quarter 4 Highlights
Art Art activities foster creativity, teach colors and shapes, and help develop fine motor skills. Students explore both teacher-led and student-directed projects, building confidence and self-expression through weekly activities that encourage step-by-step learning.
Health/Physical Education
Each day, students engage in physical activities to develop gross and fine motor skills. In gym or outdoor settings, they enjoy free play, group games, and STEM-based movement activities such as skipping, hopping, galloping, and crab walking. These activities support coordination and healthy habits.
Social Studies
Preschool Social Studies focuses on everyday communities. Students learn about community helpers, church life, classroom cooperation, and good citizenship. Through these lessons, children grow in their understanding of what it means to be a strong Christian and an active, caring participant in their world.
Literacy
Literacy is woven throughout the day’s activities. Students engage in hands-on letter and writing exercises, participate in group discussions, and explore center-based play. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, fostering natural growth at each child’s individual pace.
Math
Preschoolers explore math concepts through hands-on manipulatives and play-based learning. They focus on foundational skills such as numbers, patterns, and relationships, as well as shapes and colors. These activities encourage curiosity and problem-solving.
Music
Music is an integral part of the daily routine, helping children learn letters, numbers, and monthly themes. Preschoolers are introduced to musical instruments and participate in songs that enhance understanding and bring joy to the classroom.
Science
The science curriculum is hands-on and tied to weekly or monthly themes. Students explore their senses, plants, bugs, colors, and seasons through interactive STEM activities. A dedicated science center allows for independent observation and experimentation during free play.
Technology
Preschoolers use the smart board during large group activities to reinforce key concepts and explore thematic learning games created by their teacher. These activities support their curiosity and foster digital literacy in an age-appropriate way.
The preschool curriculum is designed to introduce concepts gradually, with each quarter building on the last to reinforce learning and social development. This quarter-based approach ensures that children develop essential skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Quarter 1 Highlights
- Fundamentals of Counting
- Color Identification
- Shape Identification
- Social Skills: Listening and Following Directions
Quarter 2 Highlights
- Alphabet Letter Focus
- Introduction to Phonics
- Social Skills: Using Manners and Kind Words
Quarter Highlights
- Continued Alphabet Letter Focus
- Phonics Development
- Social Skills: Playing and Sharing with Friends
Quarter 4 Highlights
- Introduction to Math Patterns
- Introduction to Rhyming Words
- Social Skills: Respecting Myself and Others
Art Art activities foster creativity, teach colors and shapes, and help develop fine motor skills. Students explore both teacher-led and student-directed projects, building confidence and self-expression through weekly activities that encourage step-by-step learning.
Health/Physical Education
Each day, students engage in physical activities to develop gross and fine motor skills. In gym or outdoor settings, they enjoy free play, group games, and STEM-based movement activities such as skipping, hopping, galloping, and crab walking. These activities support coordination and healthy habits.
Social Studies
Preschool Social Studies focuses on everyday communities. Students learn about community helpers, church life, classroom cooperation, and good citizenship. Through these lessons, children grow in their understanding of what it means to be a strong Christian and an active, caring participant in their world.
Literacy
Literacy is woven throughout the day’s activities. Students engage in hands-on letter and writing exercises, participate in group discussions, and explore center-based play. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, fostering natural growth at each child’s individual pace.
Math
Preschoolers explore math concepts through hands-on manipulatives and play-based learning. They focus on foundational skills such as numbers, patterns, and relationships, as well as shapes and colors. These activities encourage curiosity and problem-solving.
Music
Music is an integral part of the daily routine, helping children learn letters, numbers, and monthly themes. Preschoolers are introduced to musical instruments and participate in songs that enhance understanding and bring joy to the classroom.
Science
The science curriculum is hands-on and tied to weekly or monthly themes. Students explore their senses, plants, bugs, colors, and seasons through interactive STEM activities. A dedicated science center allows for independent observation and experimentation during free play.
Technology
Preschoolers use the smart board during large group activities to reinforce key concepts and explore thematic learning games created by their teacher. These activities support their curiosity and foster digital literacy in an age-appropriate way.
Kindergarten curriculum
Religion
Art
Drama
Health/Physical Education
Social Studies
Literacy
Science
Technology
- Kindergarteners learn about God’s grace and love through reading the Bible, singing songs, and participating in various activities, including weekly all-school chapel. Children repeatedly hear and learn that God loves them and all people. Also, that God sent Jesus to take away their sins, as well as the sins of others. Children are encouraged to share the news of his love!
Art
- Young students will explore and create with a wide variety of media, such as painting, drawing, and collages. The focus is to allow the students to create using imagination while being introduced to the basic elementary elements of art.
Drama
- Students have the opportunity to participate in two dramatic activities yearly. The first is our Christmas Eve program which is presented by students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The second is our spring play presented by the Kindergarten through 4th grades.
Health/Physical Education
- Students learn gross motor skills in dynamic ways. Each month is a different unit with age appropriate drills and activities. The units are as follows: running, volleyball, basketball, dance, cooperative games, gymnastics, jump rope, soccer, badminton, and parachute games.
Social Studies
- Kindergarteners learn about themselves, their families, and the world around them. Social studies focuses on students' everyday communities.
Literacy
- Children are given many opportunities to attach meaning to the letters and words around them. They learn the names of all the uppercase and lowercase letters and their sounds. By using correct handwriting strokes, children learn to form each letter. Children learn to recognize sight words and sound out words by reading simple stories and discussing letters and words. Stories are also read to the children.
- Kindergarten students practice and learn a variety of math concepts. These concepts include numeral identification, time, estimating, counting, patterning, sorting, measuring, spatial concepts, and the identification and counting of coins.
Science
- Science is experienced in daily activities as the students discuss and learn about the weather, seasons, and the world around them. Throughout the year, kindergarteners are involved in processes that promote scientific understanding such as observing, comparing, predicting, classifying, measuring, and graphing.
Technology
- Kindergarteners will get the chance to use the smart board during large group activities. The smart board is used to expand upon already introduced ideas and concepts. The students work on thematic based learning games created by the teacher. They will also learn computer components and basic computer operations as well as learning that the internet is a source for information and communication.
