Hands on Teaching of Gravity

The Perfect Way to teach Gravity


So, Today for our family time... We chose the Fair.... Yay, we are all excited. Of course my brain begins to  go into,  "How can I take this opportunity to teach them something related to homeschool?" So I thought really really hard... Yeah , did not come up with anything. Until, my sons went on the Gravitron. It was like a light bulb, (You know like from Despicable Me, hehe) I was trying to make a visualization for them of the importance of gravity on our planet and why God created gravity in the first place. Both of my boys are visual hands on learners; they retain the information better with some sort of media or direct interaction. I tried to so hard to explain the concept of gravity and I thought that they grabbed a hold of it, but it did not click in their brains till tonight when they rode the Gravitron..... God is so good! He used this opportunity to reinforce the teaching on gravity. 
As the boys were riding, they were unable to have full mobility of their limbs (arms and legs).. They were stuck to the wall... hahahaha.. ( I can think of times where I could use this machine, but I won't go there...lol). Then, they continued to try to move their heads as well, no success. I explained to them the concept once again, and they understood it so well.  Of course, after that we had so much fun.... the teaching part of my brain shut off, well sort of.

Even though I may think my children are not able to grasp a concept as soon as I explain it......it does not mean that God will not step in and do it for you! God is so good.. Let us not worry for our children are in good hands and as long as we allow God to be involved in our lives , He will make things happen. Here are a few photos of our adventure today..




Family time is the best tool in teaching your children the way of life. This teaching surpasses all homeschooling.. Learning the values of family togetherness and the reason God created a family is the key to relationships. Remember, you are always being watched by your children.. show them the best choices and they will reflect it. 

Organic Zucchini Quiche

Organic Zucchini Quiche

Ingredients:
(all items Organic)

1 cup of  Quick Oats
1 tsp of Oregano
1 tsp of Garlic salt
pinch of sea salt
1 tsp of dried Basil
1/4 cup of Feta
1/4 cup of Mild Cheddar
1/4 cup of Shredded Mozzarella
1/4 cup of Onions, minced
1/2 Zucchini, sliced
1/4 cup of baby Spinach, sliced
3 Whole Eggs, 2 Egg Whites


Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease the 9x9 Casserole pan . Spread Oats on the pan creating a 1st layer of the quiche. Place sliced Zucchini on top of the Oats, creating a second layer, sprinkle the feta, mozz, onions. In a bowl, place eggs and egg whites with salts, basil, oregano, whisk away!! until fully mixed. Then gently pour mixture over your layered construction.  Grab your sliced spinach and sprinkle over pan. Then sprinkle mild cheddar over the pan and pop in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, keeping watch throughout the allotted time.

All done... then let cool for about 5 minutes and Enjoy, Buen Provecho!

*Great for Breakfast, lunch or dinner... so yummy and it will fill you up.

Organic Girly's Juicing Favs!

                  As I mention in previous posts, I love juicing, and I juice almost everyday.

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        Fresh Juice, not only aids in health but weight loss as well. Juicing allows the individual consuming the juice to reap all the fresh enzymes in the fruit and veggies. These enzymes aid the body in healing process from everyday free radicals and other health problems. Some may argue otherwise; however, I tend to believe that if it is Fresh it is Best. .... Regardless of what others believe, I choose to juice for myself and my family. We have seen correction in various health issues we had in the past; therefore, I am going by my experiences. That being said, Lets start with some of Organic Girly's  favorite Juicing recipes:

(Of course all produce is Organic to receive the full benefits of the juice)
My daughter's Fav: 2 Apples and 1 Orange

My sons fav: 1 Apple, 1 Orange, and 2 Carrots

My Hubby's fav: 2 Oranges, 1 Apple, 1/2 cup of Cranberries, and handful of Red Grapes

My fav: 2 Kale leaves rolled with Spinach, 2-3 Leaves of Red and Green Cabbage, 1 cup of Cranberries,1 Apple and 2 Carrots.

The great thing about juicing is the variety of juices you can create... Think of juices you love over the counter( kind of sounds like a prescription) and try to recreate them; in addition, add some greens to it and you wont even taste them.

Enjoy..

Mmmm Good Organic Waffles

Whole Wheat Flax Waffles

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of Organic Whole Wheat flour
2 tsp organic baking powder
1/2 tsp of sea salt
1/4 cup of Organic Apple Juice
1 Large Organic Egg
1 1/2 cups of Organic Whole Milk
 1/3 cup of Organic Coconut Oil
1/4 cup of Organic Flaxseed Meal
2 tsp of Organic Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp of Organic Ground Cinnamon


Mix together dry ingredients: the flour, baking powder, sea salt, flaxseed meal, cinnamon. Then in a separate container, mix wet ingredients: coco oil, milk, egg, juice, and vanilla. Mix together dry and wet ingredients until throughly mixed.
Get your Waffle Iron out , Hot and Prep ready for waffles... Spray your waffle iron with oil spray.. Follow the instructions for your particular waffle iron. Usually when the Waffle iron starts steaming from the sides.... almost done.
  
Then top it off with one of the best syrups I have found without yucky stuff.... Cracker Barrels Syrup ..(Side note: I have tried all kinds of Organic maple syrups and other brands... I still not have not found a syrup that compliments my waffles like Cracker Barrel's brand; it is the healthiest non organic kind I could find.)



Enjoy your Healthy Organic Waffles... Tastes better than anywhere else... Why you ask? Because I made it with Love. Buen Provecho!!

Operation Christmas Child.... Participate!

                            

Operation Christmas Child has begun..... Woo Hoo... For those of you who are unaware of Operation Christmas Child, it is an organization under Samaritan's Purse. Operation Christmas Child send shoe boxes filled with items like small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and a personal note from yourself or your child to other countries in need. Check out the website for more information www.samaritanspurse.org 

Calvary Chapel of Melbourne is a drop of location for the shoe boxes. You can use your own shoes boxes wrapped in christmas paper or a tupperware box the same size. Check out the website for more FAQ's . This is a great cause.... Get your Kids involved and help them learn to make an impact in the world. Participation in this, not only allows your children to feel empathy for others like Jesus does, but helps them to be proactive in the activities that do matter. Make a change and participate. 

I showed my children this video clip about Operation Christmas Child and they immediately said, "Let's Do it."  Do it as a family activity..and show your children through action that showing God's love is a priority.

Organic Girly's Vegan Menu

My Menu , Veggies on my mind 

              I was inspired to write a daily menu for my Vegan Challenge by a good friend. This menu consists of meals I eat frequently since I have been on the Vegan Challenge and at other times before. My most frequent meal is made through Juicing. Juicing is key to getting the most nutrients right away to clean and enhance your health. I juice almost everyday. Sometimes, this is my breakfast with a side of Ezekiel raisin bread... Sorry getting ahead of myself. Let starts with snacks.. those are always the best.

I purchased this Juicer... Really good and does the job needed for the price. You only get fresh juice and the pulp remains in a separate container for further use in other baking recipes.

( All Fruits and Veggies are Organic that I list in this menu).
My Favorite Appliance: Jack Lalenne Pro Juicer

Sample Snack: Juice recipes

: 2 leaves of Kale, A handful of Green and Red Cabbage, 1 cup Spinach,1 cup Cranberries, 1 Apple, 2-3 large Carrots. 

:3 Carrots and 1 apple.

:1 orange peeled, 1 apple, 3 carrots

Breakfast:

Organic Cinnamony Apples with Almonds (in recipes) or
Oatmeal at its Best(in recipes)
Organic Expresso 1/4 cup with Stevia or Xylitol

Lunch:   Couscous Black Bean Salad or
              Margherita Pizza(made from scratch)

Dinner: Brown Rice and beans with steamed Broccoli or Asparagus or, baked potato with steamed carrots and spinach salad
  
Desserts: 1 cup of Raw Pomegranates, Grapes, Apple Slices

Although, I listed these meals... I currently just pick from my collection of recipes on this site. Sometimes, I just throw random stuff together and make my own enjoyable entree. On this Vegan Challenge, I am consuming products that come from animals such as Organic Cow's milk and cheese, just in low moderation.

I hope this helps other aspiring vegans... Let me know what you think

Thanks
Dina
9th day being a Vegan

The Thankful Tree

             So I have been looking for traditions to do with  my family that teach biblical principles especially around the various holidays. I want my children to appreciate their lives and the things they have. Gratefulness as the Bible states. I searched various places for ideas and I came across one that is quite popular but still brings thankfulness and meaning to the heart. It is called a Thankful Tree ( No not a christmas tree).

The Thankful Tree is created by either construction paper and place on a bulletin board. Another way to do it is by collecting old branches from outside that could fit into a vase. (We used an old mason jar and some marbles I had lying around)Decorate the vase with crafty ideas and make paper cutouts of leaves from different color construction paper. Fill your vase or container with either marbles or Styrofoam  to hold branches. Done... very quick activity.

The Thankful Tree teaches your child to count their blessings. Everyday or every other day, each child can write on a leaf of what they are thankful for. Then take sometime to ask them, "Why are they thankful for that particular thing?" This allows the child to verbally express his/her feelings, and it opens the lines of communication. Thus, teaching communication within the parental-child relationship..

God calls us to teach the children His ways.By using this activity, it causes interaction and teaching to happen. A parent can incorporate a memory verse too.

This is our Thankful Tree.

"I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving," Psalm 69:30

Thanks,
Dina