Timers that encourage the concept of time
Review of Timers
So many of our children and young adults struggle with the concept of time. When you let your child know that they have 5 more minutes until you need them to get ready to go, do they understand what that really means? Timers can be part of a solution to this struggle. Why? Because they allow your child to SEE just how the minutes are ticking down until they need get ready. Timers provide that visual cue. They also have alarms on them that provide an auditory cue as well. For those who have children with sensory issues, many have alarms that can be turned up or down in volume. Here are a few timers we picked to help you decide which one is best for your child.
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Time Timer [1]
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12 Inch Visual Timer, 60 minute kids desk countdown clock comes with a dry erase activity card as well as Digital Time Timer Desktop App. Also Magnetic for Kids Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer, Optional alarm with no loud ticking. Requires 2 AA batteries. 12 inches X1.65 inches by 12 inches. Has magnets for easy use.
Available on Amazon
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Animal Visual Timer and Color Timer [2]
For Kids, Preschoolers & Toddlers – Silent Classroom and Home 60-Minute Countdown Clock, Time Management Tool (Animal Timer) To help young ones learn about time. Use the animals to help your child see time passing. Has loud and quiet alarms and you can control the length of the alarm from 3 to 60 seconds.
Available on Amazon
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Secura [3]
7.5 Inch Visual Timer, 60 Minute Oversize Visual Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool (Purple) Large size mechanical timer, so no batteries needed. Magnets and legs on the timer make it easy to use in the kitchen or on flat surfaces.
Available on Amazon
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Twenty5 Seven [4]
Countdown Timer 3 inch with Removable Cover; 60 Minute 1 Hour Visual Timer with Protect Case, Classroom Teaching Tool Office Meeting, Countdown Clock for Kids Exam Time Management, Pink Small in size. Adjustable alerts with both volume and duration of the alarms. Has no audible ticking sound for those with sensory issues. Requires batteries.
Available on Amazon
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