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Time Timer 8 Inch

by Time Timer
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)

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  • Great for school or home use.
  • Gives children a visual sense of time.
  • Great for getting ready in the morning.
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Product Description

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In a teaching or therapy environment, no other tool communicates the concept of elapsed time as well as the time timer. it has proven to be very useful with students with autism, sensory disorder, and many special needs.

Product Details

Size: 1 Pack
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1.2 x 7.8 inches ; 8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000J5OFW0
  • UPC: 094922646323
  • Item model number: Time Timer 8"
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,395 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
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It is great, shows the kids how much time they have left visually. G. Anderson  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
I think the product is shoddily made and suffers from quality control issues. JennyT  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for autistic children January 9, 2008
Size Name:1 Pack
Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
Autistic children are visual learners so this device is perfect for them. This timer is great for working with special needs children both at school and at home. It helps with the anxiety and temper tantrums often related to transitioning between activities. I've used this timer in working with my own autistic son for homeschooling purposes in past years. He has always liked using it as an aid. Since he is now a young teen but still has difficulty judging time, it is still a great way for him to pace himself. I would think that this could be used for all classrooms as a subtle cue for any timed activity. As far as durability, the face of the timer is open (no protective piece over the face) and the face material appears to be only a thick type of paper. It does not appear to be sealed or laminated so you would want to handle it with some care.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars   
As soon as this timer arrived I didn't think it would last, and I was right. Currently we use a big, old loud bell kitchen timer to limit my son's TV and computer time. I wanted to try a visual timer as I heard it was great for kids on the Autism spectrum as they don't really understand the concept of time passing. I chose this one because it also had an audible alarm so he would hear it if he was concentrating on something else. Right out of the box the thing felt so light and cheap I couldn't imagine letting my 3.5 year old touch it. Basically the red part that shows time passing is a thin piece of plastic you dial around the clock part and the alarm is so quiet it might as well not be there. You certainly can't hear it from another room-it's just a tiny "beep beep". Still, I'd heard great things so I gave it a try. My son mostly ignored it, but the thing still broke when he wasn't even playing with it. The flimsly red thing kept coming off line and getting stuck. Within a week it stopped counting down the minutes, but would just beep for no reason. I had it sitting on my dresser and I just gave up on when my son found it and promptly ripped the red part right in half (the plastic was that thin and flimsy that he ripped it like a candy wrapper.) Now I'm sure I can't return it and it was a huge waste of money. Good concept, but they need to make a stronger product, especially if it's going to be anywhere near a kid.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Motivational Tool March 21, 2011
By Cannon
Size Name:1 Pack|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
The Time Timer (we have the 8 inch model)is also known in schools around the country as "The Magic Clock." It is, essentially, a countdown clock that clearly and effectively displays the remaining time to complete a task.

Before children can tell time with a conventional clock, the Time Timer uses red shading to clearly demonstrate to a young mind how much time remains....it's been an effectively tool in our house when we want a task completed quickly.

The clock is plastic, and some may feel that is seems a bit flimsy. It works very well, nonetheless. It's not a toy, and the rule in our house is, no touching the time timer....only an adult can set the clock. We set it in the morning when the children are getting ready for school. They get ready - completing all tasks - before the time ends, every morning. It has eliminated the constant peek ins to make sure clothes are being put on, beds being made, book bags packed, etc.

You can set the timer up to one hour. It's accurate enough for the purpose outlined above. To set, you move the small plastic bubble counter clockwise to the desired amount of time. The red pie shape shading then shows children, from across the room, a depiction of the amount of time remaning. I think it ultimately helps them grasp how long five minutes is... etc. in a way that the timer on the oven does not.

Being able to duplicate something that is done in school, at home, makes for consistant effort by all involved to encourage responsibility on the part of a child to manage time. It's a great teaching tool!

Battery operated, lasts a long, long time.

Four stars for durability... it could be more rigid (but it's not necessary).
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
We have a time timer for our 3 year old son and 18 month old daughter.

We use it to help them transition through activities throughout the day and teach them about the passing of time. A great example is nap time... which used to be a difficult time of day until we started with the time timer. Here's how I use it: First, I explain to my son that when the time timer goes "beep beep" it will be time for bed. I set the timer for around 30 minutes (or whenever nap time is supposed to be) and my son and I settle into an activity. Throughout our play I ask him how much red he has left and if he wants to do more things, he'll make sure to move on to the next activity before the red disappears. When the red is gone there is a quiet, short tone sounds. I intentionally bought the product with the tone for this very reason - its not loud or on-going like an alarm clock so you'll need to stay close by but its just enough to get your attention. My son shouts out 'beep beep' and gets up and heads to his room. He's getting to the point that he doesn't need us to remind him to watch the time but instead, he points it out to us as if to say "look how much red is left!"

I have read the previous reviews that say its flimsy. I think the time timer is a tool that we as parents / educators use and then set it up on the shelf for the children to watch. I didn't want my son to play with it as I was concerned he would want to change the time, drop it, etc.

This is a great product for teach toddlers how to transition, maintaining routine (which toddlers thrive with!) and helping them learn about time management.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional for helping the slower than average child
My daughter has fully embraced this timer. She and I LOVE it. She tends to be easily distracted, so she sets the timer to remind her of how long she has to do things (eat, get... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Tara Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
I have had this timer for several months and it still works great. I utilize it for my visual learners during independent centers. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Teachgrowlearn
4.0 out of 5 stars Functionally - Perfect! Structurally - Fragile
For the purpose of a visual timer for my children, this is the best I've found. Although I loved the idea of the stoplight timer, my one child didn't grasp the concept. Read more
Published 24 days ago by T Walker
2.0 out of 5 stars good visual reminder but flimsy and quiet
The large face provides an effective visual reminder for me and my young children (for them to take turns or to anticipate bedtime, for instance), even across a large room. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mom of Three
2.0 out of 5 stars Do not recommend
I purchased this to help my toddler with transitions. The buzzer was so light, we never heard when time was up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have tool for the classroom.
I use this timer in my classroom for my students who have difficulty with time management and also for those who have difficulty delaying gratification. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mary A McCall
2.0 out of 5 stars There is a Solution!
We used to have these at school when I was a special ed teacher. I remember them being cheaply made. There is a solution---SMART PHONE APPS! Read more
Published 1 month ago by loreleigal
1.0 out of 5 stars Battery falls out easily- choking hazard!
I think this timer is a great idea and it helps young children conceptualize the passage of time. Like others, however, I am very upset at the shoddy construction. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lepacrimson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Price - Great Product
Love this - Good Price compared to others and received in a timely manner. Just what we needed. Highly recommend to help your young child be aware of how much time he/she has... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Meg Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent timer for using the computer
Trying to regulate the amount of time at the computer is easier with this timer. It's also great for those with autism or learning disorders that need a visual reminder.
Published 2 months ago by S. Routh
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