First sessions entail a certain degree of organizing, and today's session was no different. It's interesting, and difficult to convey what it looks like as a group of kids start to interact with one another.
We started off today with introductions, then looked at some examples of the new software we'll be using in group. Each of the group members chose nicknames for themselves.
DG - "Sly"
AC - "Goliath"
EJ - "Recycled"
SW - "Phoenix"
JW - "Fly"
ND - "Inferno"
MM - "Miley"
NR - "Jesse"
We talked about some of the kinds of places we go out to eat. Some examples include Tony Romas, Numero Uno, Baja Fresh, Octopus, Chipotle, Uncle Chen's, CPK, Gelson for take out, BBQ and picnics. We've gone to Hamburger Hamlet and to In N' Out Burger. We also talked about things that the group would like to earn, such as gift cards to Target, Best Buy, Game Stop, plus iTunes Gift cards. The group reviewed the kinds of community outings we go on. We talked about mini-golf plus the arcade; the zoo, something I thought the group would be interested in, didn't hold much interest. However, going to City Walk was of interest. At the park the group members said they like to feed ducks and geese, being near the water, throwing Frisbees, and badminton.
This morning, we loosely divided the group into two. The older group members and a couple of younger ones remained in the main room, working on an animation. The younger group members played games, then negotiated with one another to see what else they would do, supervised by two counselors, out in the entry area. Below is the comic they made. Next blog, I will post the narrated movie.
Lunch occurred at Numero Uno and went very smoothly. A few opportunities to work on manners (ND, NR), why ordering pasta and French Fries isn't a good combination (DG), and trying new foods (ND). The others mostly talked with one another. Upon returning to the office around 1pm, some were pretty tired, until videos of Sophie (who will be here on Friday) were shown along with some short animations, which we summarized and discussed briefly. Group ended uneventfully after the raffle system was explained. The majority of the kids had a good time, although parts were probably a bit boring.
Friday we'll head over to the park for a bit and start a new animation project. This coming Monday is our first community outing, for Laser Tag. Be sure to drop off your kids at GELSONS, not anywhere else for all activities.
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