Alma Thomas Winter Trees Art Lesson – Grades K+ | Artist Study & Creative Painting Activity
 
Bring the joyful, colorful world of Alma Thomas into your classroom with this engaging winter trees art lesson. Students will explore her signature dash painting technique, experiment with warm and cool colors, and create their own calming, layered winter landscapes. Perfect for any classrooms (K-12), early finishers, or sub plans.
 
What’s Included:
1-page Artist Background: Learn about Alma Thomas’ life, style, and artistic achievements
1-page Student Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to guide discussion and reflection on her artwork
5 Enlarged Alma Thomas Pieces: High-quality images for print or digital display to inspire students
Lesson Plan: Includes objective, materials, step-by-step instructions, student questions, and skills acquired
Real Student Examples: Grades 2–8, showing the variety and creativity of this calming process
Why You’ll Love It:
Provides a complete artist study experience with both discussion and hands-on creation
Encourages observation, color mixing, and brushstroke control through Alma Thomas’ dash technique
Works for all grade levels—the process is adaptable and engaging
Combines art history, skill-building, and creativity in one lesson
Includes ready-to-use visual aids for classroom display or digital instruction