Time Timer in a Montessori Environment

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Time Timer in a Montessori Environment

By making time a concrete visual, students gain the confidence and focus they need to succeed. Time Timer has been clinically proven to increase self-regulation in children and fosters independence and focus in a positive learning environment.

Timers for Montessori

Fostering Independent Learning

Whether the time seems to pass slowly or quickly, Time Timer products show Montessori students an accurate visual representation of passing time and doesn’t require an understanding of numbers and time. It can be as simple as increasing the ability to focus on a task at hand or easing the anxiety associated with transitioning between activities.

Timers for Montessori Classrooms

"Time Timer really provided the children with a sense of empowerment and independence, which is what Montessori is all about. This was a way for them not to have to lean into me as the adult in the room... The Time Timer became another part of their environment that they could use to help foster their independence... and really give them a sense of pride when they were able to get their work finished."

-Anita Calo, Montessori Educator

Introduce Time as a Concrete Concept

Show what time looks like: “See” the minutes passing.

Build Self-Directed Learning Skills

Ease transitions by setting the timer for the last 30 minutes of a work cycle.

Encourage Grace and Courtesy

Rotate learning stations and ensure equal time for taking turns.

Recommended Tools

Time Timer MOD 60 Minute visual timer - the visual timer is shown being held with two hands. One hand is peeling off the silicone cover to imply it is removable. The red disk shows the visual timer is set for 45 minutes.

The Time Timer MOD 60 Minute visual timer is shown on a desk with spreadsheets and a water bottle. There is someone in the background on a computer. The red disk is set for 35 minutes.

Time Timer® MOD - Education Edition

$ 36.95

4.2

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

12 Reviews

Sized for individual work, the Time Timer MOD caters to the senses. Its soft silicone cover creates a softer sensory experience and the cover is available in various colors that can be switched out for different activities, students, or preferences.

The Time Timer PLUS visual timer in both white and charcoal are shown. Pause button is released showing orange outline. Red disk shows 45 minute durations on both timers.

A close up image of the Time Timer PLUS visual timer highlighting the PAUSE button. A hand is about to press the button which is shown popped out with an orange rim.

Time Timer® PLUS 60 Minute

$ 40.95

With a portable carrying handle, the PLUS encourages students to carry the Time Timer to their activity or task. The PLUS is easy to set with a protective lens and is available in various durations – perfect for different activities or different ages. Perfectly sized for individual or small group work.

The Time Timer WASH visual timer for handwashing is a round LCD device sitting upright with a suction cup that can adhere to the bottom.

The Time Timer WASH visual handwashing timer is touchless. The timer starts with by simply holding ot slowly waving the hand in front of the device.

Time Timer® WASH - Touchless Handwashing Timer

$ 28.95

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 Reviews

Handwashing is an essential independent life skill that can be taught as early as 18 months. The Time Timer WASH is a touchless, visual timer for handwashing that makes learning safe techniques intuitive and easily understood by all ages.

Timers for Montessori

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How the Time Timer WORKS

Easy to Set
To set a Time Timer, move the colored disk to the desired amount of time.
No Loud Ticking
The time automatically begins to count down with no loud ticking.
Time Visually Disappears
As time elapses, the colored disk disappears. The Time Timer operates in a clockwise direction.
Every Moment Count
Time is up when the disk is gone!