How to use it

1. Pick a mode. Disc gives a clock-face style circle with tick marks, Sand gives a falling-sand hourglass, and Calm gives a plain circle with no tick marks.
2. Choose a preset for tidy up, circle time, story time, or activity time, or set your own time from 1 to 90 minutes.
3. Hide the numbers if you want a purely visual countdown, or keep them showing for older students who are learning to read a clock.
4. Tap full screen to project the timer on your interactive whiteboard so the whole class can see it.
5. Start the timer. A gentle chime and confetti mark the end, and you can mute the sound first if you prefer a silent finish.

Why teachers use it

• Children who cannot tell time yet can still see how much time is left with this visual timer for kids.
• The shrinking disc turns teal, then amber, then red, so kids get a visual warning before time runs out.
• Three modes suit different moments: Disc for transitions, Sand for a familiar sand timer feel, and Calm for quiet time.
• Hiding the numbers keeps the focus on the shape and color, not on reading digits.
• Full screen mode makes it easy to use as a classroom visual timer on any whiteboard.
• Works well as a countdown timer for classroom transitions, group activities, or independent work.
• It is free, needs no signup, and works on any device in the room.

FAQ

What is a visual timer?

A visual timer is a countdown tool that shows time passing as a shrinking shape or falling sand instead of numbers. It gives children a picture of how much time is left, which is easier to read at a glance than a clock face.

How does a visual timer help children who cannot tell time yet?

It turns the abstract idea of minutes into something children can see and compare. The disc gets visibly smaller and changes color as time runs down, so kids know time is running out even if they cannot read a single number.

Is the visual timer free to use?

Yes, the visual timer is completely free, with no signup and no account needed. It works on any device, including a classroom computer, tablet, or interactive whiteboard.

Can I hide the numbers on the timer?

Yes, a single button hides the numbers so the timer is purely visual. This keeps younger children focused on the shrinking shape and color instead of trying to read digits.

What is the sand timer mode?

The sand timer mode turns the countdown into an hourglass, with sand falling from the top bulb to the bottom as time passes. It gives the same visual countdown as the disc, in a format many children already recognize from classroom sand timers.

Can I use it on an interactive whiteboard?

Yes, the full screen button expands the timer so it fills an interactive whiteboard or projector screen. This makes it easy for the whole class to see the countdown during transitions or group activities.

Can I use it as a calm down timer?

Yes, the Calm mode strips away tick marks and numbers for a plain, quiet circle that suits calm down or regulation time. It is not a therapy tool, but children often find it easier to see time passing this way than to wait without any visual cue.