Ryan has been in Destination Imagination (DI) for the past few months. This is a program that is geared towards gifted children, especially in areas of science and math. It teaches them to think "outside the box" and work on their creative thinking skills. Ryan had a great time in the program and had his end of the season tournament today. The kids had to present improv after looking at a large bin of everday items and come up with creative non-conventional uses for each of the items. They did great. I remember an intense dislike for improv in school, so I was glad to see Ryan so at ease with it. Next came an 8 minute skit the kids had rehearsed, complete with costumes and props. It was pretty comical and they got the giggles, but it was fun to watch and I was amazed at how well they did in front of a room full of people. I was proud of Ryan for doing something outside his comfort zone. He was really nervous on the way into the school, but you would never have known it when he got in front of his audience. He has decided he is going to do it again next year. :)
Carter playing on his iPad between performances:
Ryan's team at the beginning of their improv performance:
Jack and Carter playing on their iPads during the second performance:
Mr. Johnson, the Johnsville Elementary School Principal, sat down with Jack and Carter and talked to the boys about the Minecraft games they were playing:
The kids preparing for their 8 minute skit:
The kids during their performance. It was a birthday party and they were giving the birthday boy his gifts:
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