# Make Project Timeframe

**URL:** <https://forum.code.org/t/make-project-timeframe/41774>\
**Category:** Unit and Lesson Discussion\
**Created:** [February 8, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/make-project-timeframe/41774 "2026-02-08T18:57:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![aaron.galit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/aaron.galit/32/2392_2.png) [@aaron.galit](https://forum.code.org/u/aaron.galit)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/make-project-timeframe/41774/1 "2026-02-08T18:57:15Z")

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Hello CSP community. Generally speaking, how much time do you allot for Make projects? [Code.org](http://Code.org)’s lesson plans usually suggest 45 minutes. Thanks for your feedback.

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**Author:** ![lindsay.davis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/lindsay.davis/32/7632_2.png) [@lindsay.davis](https://forum.code.org/u/lindsay.davis)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/make-project-timeframe/41774/2 "2026-02-09T18:26:58Z")

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Hi Aaron,

I usually give students more time than one class period for them. I have found that the EIPM sequence of 4 lessons for a topic fits well into a 5 day week:

Explore on Monday

Investigate on Tuesday

Practice and Make Wednesday - Friday.

We do a lot of work together on Monday and Tuesday, and then the 3 following days are more independent/ work in pairs or small groups.

Best,

Lindsay

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**Author:** ![mriley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@mriley](https://forum.code.org/u/mriley)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/make-project-timeframe/41774/3 "2026-02-09T18:29:23Z")

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It depends on the students, your experience, and the level. As I have been using the platform for some time, I can recognize areas where [code.org](http://code.org) doesnt allow for enough proactice or where students get stuck. This is where I flex the free play levels to meet my requirements. So a level like Text in interactive animations and games may say it takes 45 min. It doesnt. It takes 25-30 so I added a free play requirement that reviews previously learned skills and skill that students struggle with at this point. Like variables, stroke, shapes, the order of things and comments.