Back To School Finish The Picture Art Activity Creativity Challenges Sub Plans

This Back To School Finish The Picture art activity is a low-prep set of creative drawing prompts for art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families. Each page gives students a partial image, and they continue the drawing, fill the page and then color or shade their finished artwork.

It is simple to explain and open-ended, so students make their own decisions, imagine possibilities and work out how to finish each page. That builds imagination, problem solving and drawing confidence in a low-pressure way, which makes it a good fit for the first weeks of school.

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 Back To School Finish The Picture Drawing Pages with partial images and name lines

HOW TO USE IT

Print and go. Use the pages as bell ringers, morning work, art warm-ups, early finisher tasks, brain breaks, art centers, indoor recess, quiet work time or sub plans. Students can start on their own, which keeps them creating while you take attendance, help others or move into the next part of the day.

Students need a pencil, an eraser and their choice of coloring materials to draw, color or shade their finished pictures.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families who want an easy back to school drawing activity students can start independently.

How long will it take?

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

What format is it?

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

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Love these!” Kira J.

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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 this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any 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