We are the second-grade class of Jayenne Elementary in Fairmont,
West Virginia.
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We hope you read our story and share our sunshine on your program,
"CBS Sunday Morning."
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Thank you!
Hello, CBS!
Our Story
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We hope you watch the videos to get to know us a little bit better and let us show you how we see the sun in West Virginia, a project that required our team to learn about pitching creative ideas and concepts to fellow team members, and finally our polished letter writing skills.
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 CBS Sunshine: 20" diameter. Acrylic multi-media on circular artist canvas. Buttons, gems, felt, pom-poms |  |
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 |  Beth with her sunshine purse she created for the class to show the students how much she enjoys making purses of all types and themes. |
VIDEO ONE:
Video Beth created for the students prior to her visit. Miss Stephany shared this with the class to introduce Beth to the children and get them excited for our project.
VIDEO TWO:
Video we shared on social media about our CBS Sunday Morning Sunshine art project.
Measured Outcomes
THE PROJECT: Our goal is for our sunshine(s) to appear on CBS Sunday Morning.
The approach we took with the class was a collaborative art project. Collaborative art projects offer a range of benefits for students of all ages. They encourage teamwork and cooperation. When students work together on a shared creative endeavor, they learn to communicate effectively, listen to others' ideas, and compromise.
These skills are vital for success in the real world, where collaboration is a common requirement in the workplace and beyond.
The students did well. We created three teams: a Narrative Development Team to express why CBS should use our unique and special sunshine on their show, a Letter-Writing Team to introduce and share our desired outcome, and a Design Team working collectively to produce the final work of art.
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​Additionally, I shared a brief history of my work as a handbag designer and revealed the sunshine handbag I produced specifically for this project.
PURSE: ethical black and white leather, quilted, handpainted acrylic on canvas sunshine, round gold satchel handles, and magnet closure. Measures approximately 12" wide x 7 1/2" tall (without handles)