Lesson Plan #3: Alma Woodsey Thomas Inspired Dot Paintings
Students learned about patterns and the artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. Together, we looked at some of her work and discussed how she used patterns. Students then used crayons or oil pastels to create a pattern of their own using Alma Thomas’s signature dashes. The final step was to apply watercolor on top to unify the piece.
Jack Emery, Grade 2, crayon & watercolor on paper
Catherine McCarty, Grade 1, oil pastel & watercolor on paper
Charlotte Rich, Grade 2, oil pastel & watercolor on paper
Samantha Motsney, Grade 1, crayon & watercolor on paper
Jing Yang, Grade K, crayon & watercolor on paper
Hannah Strunk, Grade 2, oil pastel & watercolor on paper
George Truppo, Grade 2, crayon & graphite on paper
Callum Barrett, Grade 2, crayon & watercolor on paper
Kennedy Snyder, Grade 1, crayon & watercolor on paper
Amy Garcia, Grade 1, crayon & watercolor on paper