Ferndale Kids Learn About Artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, Paint in Her Honor
(Staff Report, Feb. 25, 2024)
Ferndale, MI – Youngsters in Ferndale Schools had a colorful learning experience as they learned about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and tried their hand at painting with bold colors in the artist’s honor.
According to the District:
In honor of Black History Month, Ms. Dana’s friends in room 10 read the story, Alma’s Art, by Roda Ahmed.
This story is a simple book that focuses on color and how Alma created so beautifully with it. This is a great book for toddlers and preschoolers. It is bright and inviting, and while it does dive a little into the life of celebrated artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, it’s more about her love and brilliant use of color.
After reading the story, we talked about how Alma loved all the colors, and we encouraged the children to tell us about their favorite color and what they were going to paint using their favorite colors.
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