CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
To our friends, family, customers, and loyal fans:
Time Timer has come a long way over the past 25 years. What started as a one-woman show in our family garage has grown to help students, parents, teachers, and professionals around the world. My mom, Jan Rogers, didn’t anticipate the far-reaching influence of her invention as she assembled those first timers after my sisters and I went to bed each night. In my mind, she is a soft-spoken hero; a true game changer.
I had a front row seat to mom’s moment of inspiration — my youngest sister wanted to grasp the concept of time, but transitions hit like bombshells and the ominous “five more minutes” warning wasn’t much help. Whether it was time to get ready for school, do homework, attend practice or go to bed, she often felt frustrated and anxious because of her inability to grasp the concept of elapsed time.
Motivated to solve this universal problem, Mom created the Time Timer — an innovative, simple time management tool designed to “show” the passage of time using a patented red disk. As time elapses, the red disk disappears — making common routines at work, school or home stress-free and enjoyable.
Today, the Time Timer red disk is a globally recognized time management resource that helps people of all ages, abilities, and cultures “make every moment count.”
We’re regularly stopped at trade shows or conferences by avid fans who can’t wait to tell us their story. In the spirit of celebrating 25 years, we’re sharing several of those stories with you in this special edition of our product catalog. Throughout 2019, we’ll bring more of these stories to life, so if you have a Time Timer story to share – please do! If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that Time Timer has impacted lives more than we could have ever expected. Submit your Time Timer story to timetimer.com/YourStory. Your stories inspire and motivate us to keep thinking of new ways to make time tangible as we look ahead to the next 25 years.
From Jan’s garage to you — our Time Timer family — thank you for your time.
Dave Rogers, President
The Time Timer Mission
Empowering everyone to conquer time.
JAN ROGERS
Time Visionary
In October of 1989, Jan Rogers was a busy mom with a curious kindergartner. Her daughter routinely asked questions about time: “How much longer? When will we go? How long is 15 minutes? When will dinner be ready?” Jan, like many other mothers, found explaining time to a 5-year-old difficult, frustrating... okay, downright crazy-making. So, she pulled out a yellow legal pad and began to sketch a solution to help children visualize time. What followed was a whirlwind of meetings with bigwigs, completing patent applications, creating marketing plans and endless hours of assembling, packaging, and shipping the Time Timer on her own.
After many years of dedicated work, solopreneurship turned into a team effort, and the vision of “being able to see time” eventually traveled around the globe. Today, the same Time Timer Jan sketched on that legal pad can be found in classrooms, homes, therapy centers, restaurants, boardrooms, and factories around the world.
Jan loves all of the models and colors available, but she remains partial to The Original Time Timer 8". After all, it’s her baby! She designed it, brought it to life, and constructed it for years. At the start of the business, she’d put kids to bed, head to the workshop, and assemble Time Timers until the morning. Then, she’d head back to the house, get the kids off to school, and take a well-deserved nap.
Original Time Timer 12" #TTA2-W |
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As we celebrate 25 years, Time Timer will remain relevant and important in the lives of our customers, especially at this point in history when immediacy, instant gratification, and impatience are prevalent in our society, our culture, and our minds.
Jan Rogers, Founder, Time Timer
The Original Time Timer 8" #TTA1-W |
| $35.95
The Original Time Timer 3" #TTA4-W | 3"x3" | $31.95
The
ACTUAL SIZE
The Original series, whether in 3", 8", or 12", is a family of 60-minute timers that have helped people manage time for 25 years. It’s simple: When the signature red disk is gone, time is up! Designed to help answer the age-old question, “How much longer?,” the Time Timer reinforces the concept of elapsed time better than any other tool.
The Original Time Timer is the heart of the classroom, the boardroom, or in the case of this 3" timer, your desk.
The Original Time Timer 3" in Black Shown on Page 5
HOW IT WORKS
How It Works
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To set a Time Timer® , move the disk counter-clockwise to the desired amount of time.
As time elapses, the disk disappears. The Time Timer operates in a clockwise direction.
When the red disk is gone, time is up! An optional alert is available.
“ It’s a very simple thing. It’s not forced. And the simplicity of the design is what works so well.
Scott, UX Director
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SCOTT
The Answer to a Search
Ask his coworkers, and they’ll quickly tell you Scott Sullivan’s favorite tool at work is a Time Timer. A few years ago, he was tired of repeating “five more minutes” to grown adults in workshops and meetings. So, Scott began a search for a timer that would display a time countdown in a graphic, clear way.
When he discovered the Time Timer, he went all in and ordered several right off the bat. And the timers delivered — participants grasped the concept immediately without the need for explanation. Workshops ran on time with a shared understanding of time passing. Soon, Scott’s colleagues adopted the use of the Time Timer in their work as well.
Today, there’s an Original Time Timer 12" next to the monitor on his desk with several ready to go for meetings and other work-related activities. Scott effusively recommends Time Timer to anyone who regularly works with a team, and he believes that even after 25 years, the impact of using Time Timer in businesses has just begun.
Want to know more about what Scott thinks of the Time Timer? Check out the article he wrote for Fast Company: www.fastcompany.com/user/scott-sullivan.
Customize your Time Timer with the Visual Schedule Kit
The Visual Schedule Kit is a great way to show a “wordless and numberless” schedule for anyone to follow. The kit is available in two sizes — for the Original Time Timer 8"or the Original Time Timer 12".
Time Timer 8" Kit
#TTVSK8-W | $13.95
GAME CHANGER
THE ORIGINAL WITH MAGNETS
For the ultimate in flexibility, the favorite 8" and 12" Originals are available in this MAGNET edition. These can be placed literally anywhere!
Time Timer 12" Kit #TTVSK12-W | $15.95
PAOLA
Every Day, Every Room
Several years ago, Paola’s neighbor gave her a Time Timer, and her family was instantly hooked. Her young kids ran around the house setting timers for everything — from homework to chores.
Today, Paola doesn’t have time to waste. Two teenagers and a small photography business keep her moving quickly from activity to activity every day. So, she keeps a Time Timer close by to keep her on track. One for cooking, one in the playroom for video games, one next to her computer in the office — all of the Time Timers in the house are used on a regular basis.
Personally, Paola says a Time Timer helps her manage transitions between editing photos, household duties and shuttling kids around without the mental stress of doing subtraction problems in her head all the time.
The best part about a household that runs on Time Timers? Mornings are made especially easy. Paola sets a Time Timer for the moment everyone needs to be out the door, and it’s done. Without the stress of Mom becoming anxious or yelling reminders every few minutes, the mornings are more peaceful for everyone.
MEET THE TIME TIMER PLUS FAMILY
Speaking of family, the Time Timer PLUS family has continued to grow and win more and more awards along the way! The 20-Minute and 5-Minute timers both brought home the 2019 Teacher’s Choice Award for the Home to add to the accolades of the PLUS line of products.
Time management is not a one-size-fits-all undertaking. To make the most of every moment, choose the duration that works best for your students, work teams, clients and family.
Volume control dial | Portable, on-the-go carry handle | Silent — no ticking Clear lens over disk for greater protection | Easy to use
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Now
if I say ‘take 30 minutes,’ my son goes and grabs a Time Timer and sets it for himself. It has made transitions easier with less tension.
Paola, Mom
TERRI Time to Expand Horizons
Terri Hogan, along with her husband, own and operate a cabinetmaking business in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to typical business responsibilities, the Hogans feel a deep responsibility to their community. So, they’ve made space for adults with disabilities on their team. These passionate, focused employees are fully able to contribute to the daily operations and production of making beautiful cabinetry.
As each member of the team was onboarded, Terri turned to Time Timer to help make the transition to a new role and new responsibilities smooth. With the Time Timer Original 12" hanging in each workspace, new employees feel empowered to make every minute count.
Want to help your community intentionally include people with special needs?
Here are a few ways you can make a difference:
Encourage and support businesses that hire individuals with special needs.
Volunteer with charity and school organizations that provide need-based services.
Include people with special needs in your family activities.
Talk to your children about inclusion and equality, then help them practice it.
Time Timer believes in creating products that truly help people of all ages and abilities conquer time. While time can be a challenge for differently abled people, we aim to provide intuitive and innovative solutions that can make a real difference. To learn more, visit timetimer.com/specialneeds.
“The Time Timer makes me feel peaceful and less stressed at home. It makes a big difference when you’re raising a child with autism, and you can suddenly breathe. It is a lifesaver.
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Terri, Mom & Business Owner
BAYLEY
One Step at a Time
Terri found Time Timer when she was searching for ways to help her son, Bayley, in his daily life. Bayley is on the autism spectrum and can have difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next. So, when Terri discovered the remarkably simple Time Timer (when Bayley was just 4 years old), she imagined all of the ways it could improve his life. Sixteen years later, Time Timer has over-delivered on her expectations.
When paired with a visual schedule, Terri says the Time Timer has made a huge difference in Bayley’s life. He’s quick to engage with homework and chores, and Terri loves that the timer tells him when it’s time to stop and start, so she can be more of a mom and less of a timekeeper.
As Terri meets other parents of children with special needs, she’s quick to promote her favorite timer with the little red disk. She’s even been known to hand them out to prove her point. It’s this enthusiasm that causes Terri to proclaim herself a Time Timer evangelist.
Time Timer Tip
When using the Time Timer for easing transitions, pairing with a visual schedule can help. There are multiple ways to do this, including utilizing the Time Timer MOD + Dry Erase Board (shown at left, pg. 18) or by utilizing the Visual Schedule Kit (pg. 9) with the Original Time Timer 8" or 12".
“Quite
simply, we love the Time Timer. If you use the Time Timer when you’re getting into laser mode, you’ll feel an instant, visceral sense of urgency, in a totally good way.
”Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
JAKE KNAPP
In 2010, Jake Knapp was visiting his son’s classroom when he spied a Time Timer and was instantly intrigued by the simplicity and effectiveness of its design. He snapped a quick picture and went home to order his own.
Soon after his new Time Timer arrived, Jake witnessed the magic effect of using the device while working at Google Ventures. Colleagues were more focused and present in conversations with a Time Timer on the table.
From Jake’s perspective, people of all ages struggle to track time effectively and the Time Timer takes the antagonism out of conversations about schedule. Because everyone can see how much time is left, they are no longer surprised to move along. Jake can facilitate with the freedom of knowing everyone can see how much time
The Time Timer PLUS Make Time Edition is a 120-minute visual timer that comes with a notepad highlighting several of the principles discussed in the Make Time book. This special edition with notepad allows you to practice the techniques and ideas
is left, and he doesn’t have to be the jerk saying, “We’re out of time!”
Similarly, the Time Timer helps Jake structure working schedules. Instead of letting the calendar dictate work in one-hour or half-hour blocks of time, he is more likely to work in shorter, five- or 10-minute increments to increase productivity.
Today, Jake is a bit of a time expert. His Design Sprint methodology (introduced in his book: Sprint) has been adopted by domestic and international teams to help move projects forward with purpose on a day-to-day basis.
Jake’s second book, Make Time, helps readers spend their time on what matters most each day.
The Time Timer MOD Sprint Edition is a 60-minute visual timer that comes with a handy Quick Start Guide, highlighting the key principles of a “design sprint” framework as developed by Google teams across the industry. As Google Ventures explains, Design sprints are a framework for teams of any size to solve and test design problems in 2–5 days.” “
ALYSSA
Growing Up With Time Timer
Like any typical 15 year old, Alyssa’s phone is rarely out of reach. So, when Time Timer introduced an app, it was a no-brainer to download it as quickly as possible. Alyssa was already a big fan. She grew up using Time Timer in various shapes, sizes, and durations both in the classroom and at home. When she was learning to read, her mother Laura, would set the timer for 30 minutes so she could see how much time was left in reading practice.
Today, Alyssa uses the practical app to help her juggle homework, clubs, dog-walking responsibilities and more. And, all of that timed reading practice must have paid off: Alyssa is an avid reader. She often uses the Time Timer iPhone app to ensure she doesn’t get lost in the pages of a book and forget to tend to other tasks.
TIME TIMER FOR THE DIGITAL ERA
Mobile Apps
Take the power of Time Timer visual time management anywhere you take your phone or tablet, and now, your Apple Watch. Whether you are an Apple, Android or Chromebook fan — we’ve got the app you need.
Apple Watch/iPhone App $4.99
iPad App $4.99
Android App $2.99
Desktop Apps
Turn your computer or interactive whiteboard into a completely customizable time management tool. The Mac and PC compatible software provides the ability to set repeating timers for hours or seconds.
Digital Timers for 1 user
Digital Timers for 5 users
Digital Timers for 25 users
PICKING FAVORITES IS NEVER EASY
The MOD is a sleek and colorful 3.5" timer that looks great on your office desk, kitchen counter or in a classroom. This durable and portable Time Timer can even change its color by switching the soft, durable silicone cover.
Time Timer MOD
#TTM9-W | Charcoal Grey | 3.6"x3.6"x2" | $39.45 #TTM9-BL-W | Sky Blue | 3.6"x3.6"x2" | $39.45
#TTM9-GR-W | Lime Green | 3.6"x3.6"x2" | $39.45
Time Timer MOD Silicone Covers
#TTMC1-BL-W | Sky Blue | $6.95
#TTMC1-GR-W | Lime Green | $6.95
#TTMC1-BR-W | Berry | $6.95
AMY
Begin and End Well
As a speech-language pathologist, working with students with severe disabilities and autism, Amy depends on Time Timer to keep students’ sessions on track from beginning to end.
She’s found the concrete visual of the red disk helps students see how much time they have left, so they can make the most of every minute in therapy. With Time Timer, they know when the red disappears, it’s time to be finished. This visual cue to transition helps time be less abstract, less frustrating, so speech therapy sessions are more relaxed and successful.
She’s seen real progress as students begin to understand the concept of time and initiate setting a Time Timer for themselves.
Amy claims that Time Timer makes a difference in her work on a regular basis — every 30 minutes to be exact.
The Time Timer MOD + Dry Erase Board brings together visual time management and the perfect place to keep track of tasks.
Time Timer MOD + Dry Erase Board
Available with or without MOD Timer
#TTM9-DEB-W | With Charcoal Grey MOD | 8"x8"x2" | $53.45
#TTWB6-W | Dry Erase Board without MOD | 8"x8"x2" | $18.95
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I work with students with autism and other severe disabilities. The concept of time (including phrases like ‘5 more minutes’) is very abstract. However, students understand how to watch the red countdown. It makes work time, transitions to new environments, and transitions away from highly preferred tasks much more successful.
”Amy, School Speech-Language Pathologist
ELLIE, STUDENT Wastes
No Time
Ellie is a bright, energetic 10 year old. And, like most 10 year olds, she’s learning about the world around her at a record pace. This means dividing her time between reading, math, projects, and responsibilities. At this tender age, it would be easy to become distracted or forget something in all the hustle.
Ellie and her mom depend on Time Timer to keep everything on track. Thirty minutes of math problems? Check. Thirty minutes of reading? Check. Dishes in 10 minutes? Check. It’s all in a (busy) day’s work for Ellie, who loves the easy-to-see Time Timer PLUS 60-Minute and is thinking of asking for a Time Timer watch for her next birthday.
JOHN, TEACHER Teaching the Value of Time
John Bennett began using a Time Timer in his Montessori classroom early in his teaching career. He was helping students discover the world of inventions and inventors when Jan Rogers, inventor of Time Timer, came to share her story with the class. After the visit, John’s students were excited to put her invention to work at school. They immediately saw the value it brought as they began to time each subject and share the responsibility for transitioning to the next activity. This allowed everyone in the classroom to stay on track and thrive (including John).
Time Timer wasn’t just for work. John would often take a Time Timer outside for recess so the students in his class could fully enjoy every minute of time to play. John credits Time Timer for empowering his students to enjoy their time learning and playing every day.
WATCHING THE TIME
THREE POWERFUL MODES
1 2 3
Time Timer
Set the original 60-minute or custom timer up to 99 hours with optional repeating alert.
Each Minute, Every Moment Book
How long does it take to tie your shoe? How about to feed your dog, lay out your clothes or eat lunch? Readers of all ages will love how “Each Minute Every Moment” imagines ways we can use our time each day to make every moment count!
24 pages with a Time Timer manipulative on back cover. Free song download included.
#TTBK15-W | $19.95
Clock
Analog and digital displays in 12- or 24-hour format.
Alarm
Set a time-of-day alarm.
The Watch PLUS can help anyone sail through their day, from timing exercise intervals to your big presentation. The sporty design makes this wristwatch a great accessory for students, adults, athletes, teachers and other professionals. The optional vibrate alert keeps time management discreet, too.
Time Timer Watch PLUS — Size Small
#TTW8Y-OR-W | Charcoal Gray | 4.75"x7" cir. | $95.95
#TTW8Y-BL-W | Sky Blue | 4.75"x7" cir. | $95.95
#TTW8Y-GR-W | Lime Green | 4.75"x7" cir. | $95.95
#TTW8Y-BR-W | Berry | 4.75"x7" cir. | $95.95
Time Timer Watch PLUS — Size Large
#TTW8A-W | Charcoal Gray | 5.5"x8.25" cir. | $95.95
The Time Timer TWIST is a digital version of the Time Timer. Set the TWIST by turning the outer ring until you reach your desired time, then press the Play/Pause button.
The TWIST is a 90-minute timer that includes magnets on the back so it can be attached to most metallic surfaces.
Time Timer TWIST
#TT31-W | 3.5"x1" | $21.95
DE CAVEL
Chef and Restaurateur
Jean-Robert de Cavel’s daughter was quite young when a friend gave him his first Time Timer. Around his busy home, he found several successful uses for the visual timer with the big red disk — including helping his daughter with her homework. She stayed on track, and he didn’t have to constantly watch the time for her. Then one day, a light bulb went off — he imagined the endless possibilities for Time Timer in his world-class kitchens. So, he packed it up and took it to the restaurant.
Today, Time Timer helps the front-of-house staff and kitchen staff communicate accurately and silently at Jean-Robert’s six restaurants. Everything from eggs to bread is timed down to the second to ensure they are prepared to perfection before placed on customers’ plates. And, the visibility of the timer and optional alarm keeps the kitchen quiet, preserving the restaurant’s ambience.
Jean-Robert has used a Time Timer both at home and work, and he depends on it to provide precise communication without saying a word.
THE TIME TIMER MAX 17 IN
Meet the newest member of the Time Timer family — the ultimate in size and flexibility. It’s a whopping 17 inches by 17 inches so it can be seen in larger spaces. It is also eight timers in one with customizable durations and changeable timer faces, the MAX can countdown from five minutes to 24 hours. The Time Timer MAX is perfect for keeping any activity on time, even if it literally lasts all day! Learn more at timetimer.com/max. Coming 2019
I realized Time Timer could have a very big use in the kitchen, especially at peak times when the restaurant is full and we want to keep the kitchen quiet.
Jean-Robert de Cavel, Chef and Restaurateur