Summer Art Activity Finish the Picture End of Year Creativity Challenges

This Summer Finish the Picture art activity gives students partial summer-themed images to complete with their own ideas. Students continue the drawing, fill in the page, and then color or shade the finished artwork. It builds imagination, problem solving, creative thinking and drawing confidence without a complicated setup.

It is a simple print-and-go resource for art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families. Because every student solves the drawing challenge in their own way, they get room to imagine, invent and take ownership of their work in a playful, low-pressure way.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• Cover Page
• Teacher Information Page with ideas for use
• Lesson Plan Page with learning outcomes, materials and discussion questions
• Art Rubric Page
• 10 Summer Finish the Picture Drawing Pages with partial summer-themed images and name lines

HOW TO USE IT

Use it for end of year art, summer school, morning work, bell ringers, art warm-ups, brain breaks, art centers, early finisher tubs, quiet work time or emergency sub plans. Students can start independently, which keeps them calm and creating while you handle transitions or help other learners.

Materials: pencil, eraser and a variety of coloring mediums of your choice.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families who want an easy summer drawing activity that students can begin on their own.

How long will it take?

Usually 1 to 3 classes, depending on student age and skill level, class behavior, your teaching style and the time available.

What format is it in?

A non-editable PDF with printable student pages and support materials.

TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “My students loved this activity.” Make Y.

★★★ “My students loved this art activity” megan O.

★★★★ “Thank you.” Crista J.

★★★★ “My 4th graders had so much fun with this!” Joanna H.

★★★★★ “Excellent!” Michael J.

★★★★★ “Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for a fun resource!” Noel D.

★★★★★ “Perfect end of year activity!” Amy P.

★★★★★ “My class loved this!” Leah R.

★★★★★ “My class looks forward to completing these :)” Kira J.

★★★★★ “Thanks” Sylvia P.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine (October 2025). She creates art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, homeschool families and art educators. 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 clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. 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