Visual TimerYoung children can’t read a clock yet, but they can see a circle getting smaller. A visual timer turns "five more minutes" into something they can watch — which makes waiting, sharing and switching activities much easier.
Choose a color, pick how long, and press Start. When time is up, a soft chime plays and the timer says "Time’s up!".
Ideas for using it
- Morning and bedtime routines
- Screen-time limits
- Taking turns and sharing toys
- Tidy-up time
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
At what age can kids use a visual timer?
Children as young as 2 or 3 can understand that the circle is getting smaller. Start with short times like 1 or 2 minutes.
Can I turn off the numbers?
Yes. Untick "Show minutes and seconds" so only the shrinking circle is shown.