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Timer for Kids

A picture of the time left that children can read before they can tell the time. Tap tidy-up, reading or screen time, and a gentle chime says when.

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A kids' timer for every part of the day

The lengths that work, the picture that suits each, and the trick that makes it stick.

  • Taking turns 2 minutes

    When the sand runs out, the toy changes hands — the timer decides, not the grown-up.

    Picture: Sand timer

  • Brushing teeth 2 minutes

    Keep brushing until the rocket reaches the moon: the two minutes dentists recommend.

    Picture: Rocket timer

  • Calming down 3 minutes

    Slow drops to watch while breathing out; choose Silent glow so nothing startles.

    Picture: Sensory timer

  • Tidying up 5 minutes

    Can the toys be away before the car crosses the line? A race beats a reminder.

    Picture: Race timer

  • Getting dressed 10 minutes

    Shoes on by amber, coat on by red. Amber comes on with 40% of the time left.

    Picture: Traffic light timer

  • Bedtime story 15 minutes

    When the candle goes out, the book closes. A calm, unarguable ending.

    Picture: Candle timer

  • Reading practice 20 minutes

    The bar shows how much is left in a way early readers can follow.

    Picture: Progress bar timer

  • Screen time 30 minutes

    Amber is the warning to finish the level; red means devices down. No surprise endings.

    Picture: Traffic light timer

  • Homework 25 minutes

    For older children learning the clock: the coloured arc runs back to twelve.

    Picture: Countdown clock

Why a visual timer helps children

“Five more minutes” means very little to a four-year-old. Time is invisible, and a number on a clock is just a shape until a child can read it. A picture that shrinks, drains or climbs turns time into something they can watch, so they can see the end coming instead of having it sprung on them.

That is why visual timers are a staple of early-years classrooms and are widely used to support transitions for autistic children and children with ADHD. The ending belongs to the timer, which takes the argument out of tidy-up, turn-taking and the end of screen time.

Tips for parents

  • Warn before you start it. Say what happens at the chime before you press Start, so the ending is the timer's job, not yours.
  • Let them press Start. Children who start the timer themselves are more likely to accept it when it ends.
  • Keep it visible. Prop the phone where they can see it, or press Projector for the whole room — the picture matters more than the numbers.
  • Use the same picture for the same job. A sand timer for turns and a candle for stories quickly become a routine children recognise.

Every visual timer for kids

Each has its own page with the drawing at full size, any length, the projector view and an embed for a class page: sand timer, candle timer, bomb timer, rocket timer, traffic light timer, progress bar timer, sensory timer, visual timer, countdown clock and race timer.

Sand timerAn hourglass that drains in real time, at any length.Candle timerA candle that burns down and goes out at zero.Bomb timerA fuse that burns back to the bomb — great for quiz rounds.Rocket timerA rocket that climbs as time passes and reaches the moon at zero.Traffic light timerGreen with plenty of time, amber from 40% left, red for the last 10%.Progress bar timerOne wide bar that empties, with the percentage left above it.Sensory timerCalm drops fall into a pool, like a liquid motion toy.Visual timerA coloured disc that shrinks as time passes — the classic classroom wedge.Countdown clockA clock face whose coloured arc runs back to twelve.Race timerA little car drives from the start line to the chequered flag.

Parent and teacher FAQ

What is a visual timer for kids?
A timer that shows the time left as a picture — sand draining, a rocket climbing, a traffic light changing — rather than as numbers. Young children can't read a clock yet, but they can see the sand running out, so the end of an activity stops being a surprise.
Which picture works best for young children?
For toddlers and preschoolers, the traffic light and the sand timer are the easiest to read: green means plenty of time, amber means nearly done, red means stop. Older children often prefer the rocket or the race, and children learning to tell the time can use the countdown clock.
Will the alarm frighten my child?
No. The timer for kids rings a gentle chime at zero, repeating softly until you press Stop, and the screen glows warm. If even that is too much — during a calm-down or a nap — choose Silent glow: the screen glows and nothing makes a sound.
How do I use it for screen time?
Tap Screen time to start 30 minutes (or type any length), and choose the traffic-light picture. Amber comes on with 40% of the time left as the warning to finish up, and red shows for the last 10%. Agree on what happens at the chime before you start.
Can I put it on the classroom projector or a TV?
Yes. Press Projector for a big view with the picture at half the screen's height beside heavy numbers — dusk for a dim room, Daylight for a bright one. The buttons never disappear, and Esc comes back. Teachers will find more timers and step-by-step activities on Classroom Timers.
Can I set my own times?
Yes. The named lengths start straight away, but you can click the digits and type any time, like 4:30 or 90s, and −1 and +1 change it by a minute even while it runs.
Is it safe for children to use?
There are no ads, no accounts, no chat and nothing to download. Nothing about your child is collected; the picture and alarm you choose are saved on this device only.
Does it work on a tablet?
Yes, on any tablet, phone or computer with a modern browser. The screen stays awake while the timer runs, where the browser supports it, and a reload picks the countdown up where it was.

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