Make my Illustration Unit Simple and Fun to Teach Using Slides

It’s the third day of school. Your kindergarten students are chatty, excited, and still learning basic classroom routines—but your pacing guide says it’s time to begin instruction. Sound familiar? Instead of stressing, imagine opening your Illustration Unit and having everything ready to go: scripted lessons, step-by-step slides, and engaging activities that let you teach routines while building essential skills. Calm, confident, and fun from day one—that’s the power of this unit.

What Is the Illustration Unit?

The Illustration Unit is a 4-week kindergarten writing unit designed for the start of the school year (but flexible enough to use anytime). It focuses only on drawing and illustration, helping students build strong foundations in creativity, fine motor development, and visual storytelling before adding letters and words. This intentional focus boosts confidence and prepares students for future writing success.

What’s Included in the Editable Slides?

With your purchase, you’ll receive 200+ editable teaching slides that guide each lesson from start to finish. Every lesson includes:

• A clear teaching point
• A materials slide with visuals
• A scripted mini-lesson
• Directed drawing models and student examples
• A “You Do” section for independent practice
• A student task reminder for work time
• A share time slide for peer discussion

These visual supports keep students on track, reduce teacher prep, and make expectations clear for any adult helping in your classroom.

Why Teachers Love the Slides

These slides are a huge time saver. With 21 pre-planned lessons, you can skip drawing anchor charts, copying directions, and over-prepping materials. Just project and teach. The visuals also support all learners, keep transitions smooth, and help students build independence during writing time.

How Do I Get Access?

When you purchase the Kindergarten Illustration Unit, you’ll automatically receive the full set of editable slides along with all lesson plans and printable resources. Want to try it first? Grab the free sample lessons and see the unit in action before purchasing!

Want Amanda's new mentor texts? Get them here! These are physical books and are not included in the digital download. You can absolutely teach this unit without the mentor text, but having a clear, supporting text makes introducing a new skill even easier. (Books 4-10 available Spring 2026!)