Visual timers (Time Timer)

Time Timer is a brand of visual timers that show time passing as a colored disk that gradually disappears, helping children grasp duration and transitions more concretely than with numbers alone. Invented by Jan Rogers to support her own child, the timers now come in physical and app versions with adjustable lengths and optional alarms. They are widely used in classrooms, therapy settings, and homes to cue work periods, breaks, and daily routines. Homeschool families use Time Timers to reduce battles around starting and finishing tasks, support executive function, and make abstract concepts like “ten more minutes” easier for kids to understand.