Time Timer Guide for Early Childhood Education

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The Time Timer® visual timer is an innovative, simple time management tool designed to “show” the passage of time through the use of a patented red disk. As time elapses, the colored disk disappears

Time Timer® in Early Childhood Eduation

Whether the time seems to pass slowly or quickly, Time Timer® products show early childhood students an accurate visual representation of passing time and don’t require an understanding of numbers and time. Teachers around the world have discovered the power of the award-winning Time Timer® products to transform stressful transition periods, reduce resistance to routines and increase their ability to manage their classrooms. 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. By making time a concrete visual, students gain the confidence and focus they need to succeed. It has been clinically proven to increase self-regulation in children* and fosters independence and focus in a positive learning environment.

* Kalynn Hall Pistorio, Michael P. Brady & Cindy Morris (2017): Using literacy-based behavioural interventions to teach self-regulation skills to young children, Early Child Development and Care, DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1406483

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When you have many children in the classroom it’s often difficult to be able to meet the needs of all the children at once. So having this tool really provided a great relief when I couldn’t be the one to provide the redirection. Anita, Educator

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Teach Children the Concept of Time

• Learn to visualize time: What does “5 Minutes” really mean?

• Activity Stations: Complete five 10-minute tasks in a row!

• Turn chores into fun: How much can you clean in 15 minutes?

• Indoor Recess: Practice sharing and taking turns for 20 minutes

Transition Smoothly From Subject to Subject

• Create a good routine by showing when it’s time for reading, recess & math.

• Help struggling students de-stress. Break tough subjects into 10-minute tasks.

• Improve Social Emotional Learning: set the Timer to ease separation anxiety, aid calm corner time, and alleviate stress caused by ADHD.

Instill Lifelong Study Skills

• Reading: Read for 15 minutes/day, 2x/day.

• Exams: Set a 10-minute “calm down” time before their 1st test!

• Take your Time Timer® home to your children!

Suggested Products for Early Childhood

While all Time Timer® products are designed to meet the needs of an Early Childhood learning environment, here are few suggestions if you need help getting started.

Time Timer® Original 8" Learning Center Classroom Set

This teacher-favorite, is now available in a multi-pack set of three. Each set comes with three 60-Minute Visual Timers of different colors to aid in color curriculum during the early years and for time management in color-coded classrooms. Sized perfectly for tabletops, whiteboards, or small group settings. (pictured: Primary Color Collection - Set of 3. Also available in Secondary Color Collection - Set of 3).

Time Timer PLUS® (pictured: 20-Min.)

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, pause and start, with a protective lens and is available in various durations – perfect for different activities or different ages (Available in 5-Min, 20-Min, 60-Min, 120-Min).

See the full line of Time Timer® products at timetimer.com/products.

The Original Time Timer® was invented by Jan Rogers in 1994 as a solution to help her young daughter understand the abstract concept of time and ease the stress associated with transitioning from one activity to the next. Since then, people from all walks of life, various areas of expertise, from all around the globe, have told us all the ways they use Time Timer® products. The Time Timer® Guide series is intended to share the breadth of knowledge that our loyal users have shared with us over the years.

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Time Timer® believes in creating products that truly help people of all ages and abilities conquer time. While time can be a challenge for everyone, we aim to provide intuitive and innovative solutions that make a real difference.