Destination Imagination: Rising Stars

A few weeks ago, I told you about Instant Challenge and Cheney's Destination Imagination team. Today was the BIG DAY!!

We got up bright & early to head to the school. Our district had 10 teams competing. This program is only for 1st & 2nd graders. Basically, it prepares them for the REAL Destination Imagination activities which start in 3rd grade. Cheney had to paint his face like a dog. All his team mates gathered around to watch. We quickly figured out that Cheney is well liked by his friends!!

My little doggy!

These were 2 of Cheney's team mates. Rene was a scorpion & Ramona was a dust bunny. The entire team can only spend $50 on supplies so all the costumes were made with things from around the house. I think the dust bunny was ADORABLE!!

Basically, the team had to portray a "problem" & act out how to solve it. Their problem was there wasn't enough room under the bed for everyone-a shoe, a dust bunny, a sock, a scorpion, & money.

They decided to solve the problem by getting a jack to raise the bed. Of course, the dog got the wrong kind of jack at first!!

The entire team with their coach, Ms. Thornton--one of Mommy's former students!!

The team competed in Instant Challenge, but no one is allowed to watch so after the whole competition, they had a PARADE OF CHAMPIONS!!

Everyone was a winner at this competition so they recognized all the hard work that all teams put in to preparing. This is Cheney's team who was joined by their principal, Ms. Schlichting.

It was a fun morning. Just imagine a room full of creative kids....it was loud, exciting, & exhausting. Mommy & Daddy are really proud of Cheney. We know this is just the beginning of many more exciting activities!!