Visual TimerFive minutes is the most popular timer length: long enough for a break or a clean-up, short enough that kids can wait it out. Press Start and watch the red circle shrink as the time runs out.
Go full screen to show the 5 minute timer on a projector or smartboard. When time is up, a chime plays and the screen says "Time’s up!".
Ideas for using it
- Classroom transitions and clean-up
- Short breaks
- "Five more minutes" of play
- Quick meditations
How to use the timer
- Tap a time (or type your own, like 7, 2:30 or 1h 15m) and press Start.
- Press Full screen to show it on a projector, smartboard or TV.
- When the time is up, a chime plays and the timer shows Time’s up!. Press Start to go again.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 5 minute timer?
This page is already set to 5 minutes. Just press Start (or the space bar). To change the time, tap another length or type your own.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer counts down from a fixed end time, so it stays accurate in a background tab, and the sound still plays when time is up. The remaining time is also shown in the browser tab title.