End of Year Art Reflections Activities Journal Worksheets Drawing Prompts Memory

This End of Year Art Journal helps grades 6 to 10 students look back on their year in art while preparing for the next. The 25 ready-to-print pages mix drawing prompts, personal reflections, goal-setting exercises and creative challenges.

It fits the final weeks of school, when attention spans are short. Students celebrate their growth, express gratitude and explore their identity as artists, with activities that range from zen doodling to designing an art-themed Instagram post.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “Easy to use for substitutes, to fill in around state mandated tests, and for fast finishers at the end of the year.” Donna S.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• Title Page (coloring option)
• My Favorite Memories from This Year in Art Class
• Draw Your Favorites
• End of Year Zen Doodle
• How Well Do You Know Your Classmates (as Artists)
• This Year: Story Strip
• Magazine Cover Design: Artastic
• School’s Out Wish List
• Drawing Prompt #1: Emotions on the Last Day of School
• Top 6 List for Art Class
• #FavoriteArtPiece: Draw and Reflect
• Finish the Picture: Creativity Challenge
• Next Year’s Art Class: Goal Setting
• Drawing Prompt #2: Summer Break Activity
• Comic: My Art Epiphany
• Artist Snapshot: Self as an Artist
• Draw Your Favorite Mediums and Materials
• Drawing Prompt #3: You as an Artist
• Instagram: Art I’ve Seen on Social Media
• Reflective Questions
• End of Year Artist Selfie
• End of Year Art Piece Composition
• Letter of Advice to Next Year’s Art Students
• Class Yearbook Pages (2 pages)

HOW TO USE IT

Print and staple the pages into a complete journal with the coloring title page, or use individual pages for weekly reflections, bell ringers or exit tickets. Save select pages, like the student profiles or letters to future art students, to pass on to next year’s teacher.

Students can take their finished pages home as a keepsake from their year in art.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Middle and high school art teachers wrapping up the year, and homeschooling families looking for reflective art projects. It is written for grades 6 to 10.

When can I use it?

In the last weeks of school, for end-of-year sub plans or quiet creative work periods.

What do students get out of it?

A student-made art portfolio or journal of the year, a chance to explore their art identity, style and preferences, and goals for future art classes.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (32)

★★★★★ “Some great ideas to close out the year.” Stephanie C.

★★★★★ “Great wrap - up activity!” Hannah G.

★★★★★ “Very thorough and creative. I'm excited to use more of these” Spencer R.

★★★★★ “Great for end of the year projects!” Making T.

★★★★★ “I may have students complete some of these to leave as a welcome to next year's students.” Darlene M.

★★★★★ “Awesome follow up activities for the end of the year in the art room! Thank you!” The O.

★★★★★ “Fun projects to have on hand! Thank YOU!!!” Lynda A.

★★★★★ “Great product! Thanks!” Erin P.

★★★★★ “This set is a great resource for those days when you're just trying to keep your class engaged enough that they don't cause havoc after you've already turned in grades and don't want to tackle a big messy "fun" project.” Emily T.

★★★★★ “Using these to finish off my year!” andrea C.

★★★★★ “Super cool!” Alicia T.

★★★★★ “Fun resources” Alisha B.

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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

YOU MAY: use this in your classroom or homeschool year after year, print and compile it into student journals or creative reflection packets, and purchase additional licenses to share with other educators in your building.

YOU MAY NOT: share or post it publicly (Google Drive, blogs, shared team drives and so on), use it for commercial purposes such as Outschool, or distribute, resell or photocopy it for other classrooms without proper licensing.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic