Creation TimePresented by Raj Kanani and 5th Grade ASCEND students (Ramses, Frida, & Stephanie)

*Structure adapted from the Creation Time observed at NGLC Winner, West Belden School in Chicago

Creation TimeWhat is Creation Time?

It’s a time in the week (usually 3 times per week for 45 minutes) when we show what we’ve learned through projects. We get to choose:

- Modality (Google Slides, Video, Poster, skit, etc.)

- People (Who we work with)- Place (Where we work)

Creation Time1)We learn

about a topic.

2)The teacher explains the project we get to do.

Creation Time3) We select who we want to work with. 4) We select what modality we are going to use.

Creation Time5) We start our project.- Write

daily goals and what we accomplished- Sign-up for conferences when we need it

Creation Time6) When we finish, we practice our presentation.7) Present to the class. (example 1, example 2)

Creation Time8) Give feedback to our classmates (Padlet).9) Finally, we do a Self-evaluation and self- reflection

Thank You!Feel free to email (

rkanani@efcps.net) if you have any questions, or would

like for me to share any resources.