Visual TimerPut a big countdown on the board and students always know how much time is left for the task — fewer "how long do we have?" questions and smoother transitions.
Switch to the bomb or sand timer style for games and clean-up races, or the progress bar for tests. Press F for full screen; the timer scales to fill the projector.
Ideas for using it
- Centers and station rotations
- Clean-up and transitions
- Timed tests and quizzes
- Think-pair-share and group work
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.
Timers by length
More timers
Countdowns
Frequently asked questions
Which timer style works best in class?
The pie is easiest for younger students to read. Older students often prefer the progress bar with minutes and seconds. The bomb is great for games and clean-up races.
Can students see it from the back of the room?
Yes — in full screen the timer fills the whole display, and you can hide the numbers so only the shrinking shape is shown.