End of Year Art Activity Finish the Picture Creativity Challenges Fast Finishers

This End of the Year Finish the Picture resource is a low-prep, print and go set of creative drawing challenges for classroom teachers, art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families. Each page gives students a partial drawing to complete with their own ideas, then finish with color or shading.

The pages are open-ended, so no two finished pieces look the same. Students practice imagination, creative thinking, visual problem solving and drawing confidence, while you get a structured activity they can start independently during the busy final weeks of school.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 Teacher Overview Page explaining the purpose of the activity, with ideas for classroom use
• 1 Lesson Plan Page with learning outcomes, lesson overview, materials, competencies, big ideas and discussion questions
• 1 Art Rubric Page for creativity, process, effort and project execution
• 10 Finish the Picture Drawing Pages, end of the year themed, each with a student name line and directions to continue the drawing, fill the page and color or shade it

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for end of the year art, morning work, bell ringers, brain breaks, art centers, sub plans, creative drawing warm-ups or early finishers. Homeschool families can use them as a simple art prompt that has children complete a full drawing from a starting point.

Because the pages are open-ended, they work across a range of ages and abilities. They also give you a chance to observe student thinking, independence, originality and effort, with the rubric for assessment support.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families who want an easy end of the year drawing activity.

How long will it take?

It depends on the student and how much detail they add. Many pages work as a single class activity, or can be spread across 2 to 3 classes depending on age, skill level, behavior, teaching style and class length.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

Does it include a video tutorial?

No. This resource does not include a video tutorial.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★ “Just download this project, I think the kids at my summer art camp will love it!” Julie F.

★★★★ “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Creativity Booster for the End of the Year! These Finish the Picture creativity challenge worksheets were a huge hit with my students! They provide just the right amount of structure to spark imagination while allowing plenty of freedom to express individual creativity. Perfect for those last few days when energy is high but focus can be tricky. The variety of prompts kept everyone engaged and inspired. Highly recommend as a fun, low-prep way to celebrate creativity at year-end!” Janelle L.

★★★★ “Not necessarily educational but fun to use” Katrina R.

★★★ “This was such a great resource. I used these as fast finishers and for a substitute teacher to do with my students. They found this very engaging and I loved their creativity.” Dana M.

★★★★ “Something fun to do during down time!” Janine W.

★★★★★ “Quick and easy to use” Stuck on You

★★★★★ “great resource” Katherine M.

★★★★★ “Great!” TeachinginStephsWorld

★★★★ “good resource to have in your supply binder” janet C.

★★★★★ “My Students Loved this!” Jamie S.

★★★★★ “These were perfect end of the year fun pages! Thanks!” Teaching R.

★★★★★ “Good Purchase” Amanda M.