End of Year Directed Drawing End of Year Art Activities Last Week Art Activities

This End of Year Directed Drawing pack includes 10 themed directed drawings made for the last weeks of school. Students follow simple step-by-step drawing guides, then color and personalize their work with teacher-chosen or student-choice materials.

It is for elementary classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers who need something calm, creative and structured when routines are loose. The drawings are school-themed, celebratory and lighthearted, need very little prep, and can be done individually or as a whole class.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I used this in my self-containted 3-4-5 class. Some students were graduating and some will continue with me next year so the variety in the pack was helpful.” MaryAnn L.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (34 PAGES)

• Teacher guidance and setup: how to print the drawings as a double-sided booklet, use individual step-by-step pages, or draw on blank paper, in sketchbooks or duotangs
• How to Use guidance for projecting, modeling or student-led drawing
• Directed drawing lesson plan with learning outcomes, materials list, teaching flow, Elements of Art connections and creative thinking competencies
• 10 directed drawings, each with a step-by-step page and a student drawing page: End of Year Student Holding Sign, Sun, Mouse with Star, Paper Airplane, School Bus, “School’s Out” Banner, Bird with Pencil, Student Celebrating, Graduation Character and School’s Out Dinosaur
• Student workbook pages (print as a booklet)
• Example finished artworks to set expectations

HOW TO USE IT

Use the drawings for last week of school art, early finisher work, calm morning work, sub plans, whole-class directed drawing sessions, choice-based art days, or celebration and reflection days. Each drawing can be completed in one class period or spread over several days.

Materials are teacher's choice and classroom-friendly: pencil and eraser, a black felt or fineliner for outlining (optional), and crayons, markers, pencil crayons, oil pastels or paint.

FAQ

What grade levels does this work best for?

The drawings work well across elementary grades, and you can simplify or extend them based on student ability.

Do I need to be good at drawing to teach this?

No. The step-by-step visuals make it easy to model each drawing, even if you don't feel confident teaching art.

How long does each drawing take?

Most take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how much time you allow for coloring and details.

Do I need special art supplies?

No. It is designed for basic classroom materials, and you choose which coloring tools students use.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “class loved it” catherine R.

★★★★★ “kids really enjoyed this!” Nikki P.

★★★★★ “I love directed drawings!” Julie C.

★★★★★ “Love” Carla C.

★★★★★ “KIDS REALLY ENJOYED THIS” Heather C.

★★★★★ “Super fun!” Jessica M.

★★★★★ “Great Resource!” sharon B.

★★★★★ “Very fun end of the year activity!” amanda B.

★★★★★ “Students loved this. Thank you” Kerri M.

★★★★★ “Love! So simple and fun” Little C.

★★★★★ “Love it! Thanks!!” Jacqueline H.

★★★★★ “Wonderful product” julie M.

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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 resource in your classroom or homeschool. 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, sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic