How to use the classroom stations timer
Assign groups and starting stations before you begin. The timer waits between stages so you can give directions and check that everyone is ready. Change the station names and timings to match your lesson.
- Press StartThe first step begins at once. Space starts and pauses; N moves to the next step early; +1 adds a minute to this step.
- Press ProjectorThe step’s title, “Step 2 of 8” and what comes next fill the screen beside big numbers — on solid dusk, or Daylight for a bright room. The buttons dim while it runs but never disappear.
- Teacher-led or AutoThis activity waits at each step with a soft chime until you press Start. Choose Auto under Edit steps to let it run by itself.
- Make it yoursEdit steps renames, retimes, reorders or adds steps; Share puts your version in a link for your next lesson. No account needed.
The 8 steps · 48 min
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Station 1 | Work together | 10 min |
| 2. Tidy up and move | — | 2 min |
| 3. Station 2 | Work together | 10 min |
| 4. Tidy up and move | — | 2 min |
| 5. Station 3 | Work together | 10 min |
| 6. Tidy up and move | — | 2 min |
| 7. Station 4 | Work together | 10 min |
| 8. Tidy up and return | — | 2 min |
Waits for you between steps. The whole activity ends with a gentle chime — or a silent glow — that rings until you press Stop.
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