Third grader, Lily Richman, shows off her entry for the "Invention Convention," the "Dry-Ella Umbrella."

Up-and-coming inventors showed their creative side at today’s “Invention Convention” featuring three of Barbara Nestler’s
Banyan Creek Elementary School’s gifted third grade science classes.
“We have this event yearly. The students study inventors, problem solve and use critical thinking methods with the intent to invent,” Nestler said.
The end result included about 60 inventions ranging from third-grader Kensky Lajune’s “Bottle Feeder” to classmate Lily Richman’s “Dry-Ella Umbrella.”
Third-grader Danny Caruso invented the “Cool Marshmallow Roaster” allowing him not to get burnt while doing his favorite weekend activity.
“Making smores. I love making chocolate smores. But, I always get burnt while making smores. Problem solved,” Caruso said.

Danny Caruso displays the "Cool Marshmallow Roaster."

Then, Caruso answers interview questions from a fellow student.

Kensky Lajune shows off the "Bottle Feeder."

And, Michael Swope explains the "Shoe Mop."

More than 60 of Barbara Nestler's third grade gifted science students attended the event and were rewarded with prizes of Bright Idea Awards and Ingenius Inventor Awards.