Exploring the Creative Process

Lilly is starting a new art project. She begins by researching different painting techniques and gathering her materials. Which stage of the creative process is she in?

• Incubation

• Preparation

• Illumination

• Evaluation

After working on a math problem for a while, Caleb decides to take a break. Later, while playing outside, he suddenly thinks of a solution. Which stage of the creative process does this represent?

• Implementation

• Evaluation

• Incubation

• Illumination

Synara has been trying to come up with a story idea for her writing class. One night, she suddenly gets a brilliant idea for her story. Which stage of the creative process is this?

• Illumination

• Preparation

• Evaluation

• Implementation

After coming up with a new recipe, Liam tastes the dish to see if it needs any changes. Which stage of the creative process is Liam in?

• Incubation

• Evaluation

• Preparation

• Illumination

Tyler has designed a new board game and is now playing it with his friends to see how it works. Which stage of the creative process is this?

• Implementation

• Incubation

• Evaluation

• Preparation

Before writing her science report, Kamya spends time reading books and articles on her topic. Which stage of the creative process is she in?

• Illumination

• Preparation

• Implementation

• Evaluation

Miles has been thinking about a new invention. He stops actively working on it and lets his mind wander. Later, he gets a great idea while taking a walk. Which stage does this describe?

• Actively working on the problem

• Letting ideas develop subconsciously

• Evaluating the idea

• Implementing the solution

During a group project, Ms. Shay's class gathers to brainstorm different ways to solve their problem. Which stage of the creative process are they in?

• Evaluation

• Incubation

• Preparation

• Implementation

After struggling with a puzzle, Brooklyn suddenly figures out the solution and feels a rush of excitement. Which stage of the creative process is this?

• Confusion

• Frustration

• Excitement

• Boredom

Basmia has built a model rocket and is now testing it to see if it flies correctly. Which stage of the creative process is she in?

• Evaluation

• Implementation

• Incubation

• Illumination