JUNE 15th-19th
Alma Thomas
She was an American artist and teacher who loved color
She made abstract art using repeating shapes and patterns.
Her paintings look like mosaics or colorful tiles.
She was inspired by nature, flowers, and even space.
She didn’t become famous until she was almost 70 years old—never too late to follow your dreams!
Materials Needed:
WEDNESDAY:
Per Student:
Paint paper
Set of paints
Q tips - 1 per paint color for each student
THURSDAY:
Per Class:
Pack of Bright colored construction paper
Per Student:
Elmers glue or glue stick
1 Sheet Construction Paper of Card Stock
WEDNESDAY:
Presentation
https://canva.link/uq7t089b0qtrgc4
Get up and Move
Videos
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas
Activity
Dot Pattern Art
Students will use Qtips to create geometric patterns with paint. Explain that they are just to put “dots” on the paper (not brush through them)
TIP: It might be helpful if you draw a pattern out or use a worksheet that has a pattern for the younger students.
THURSDAY:
Get up and Move
"Alma's Art!" | Sing + Learn About Alma Thomas | for Kids
Alma Thomas Black History.Alma Thomas Book.Women's History Month.Deeper Than Read(Ep.33)
Alma Thomas Collage for Kids - Step by Step Lesson!