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Visual Timer
See time instead of reading it. The disc starts full and shrinks steadily, which makes “how much is left” obvious at a glance — for homework, routines, screen time or your own focus blocks.
How to use it
- Pick a length: a preset, or any time with the steppers.
- Choose a disc color. Turn the numbers off if they are distracting.
- Press Start. The colored area is the time that is left.
- A soft sound plays at the end. Choose Silent if you prefer only the screen to change.
Who it helps
Young children who cannot yet read a clock can still see a shape getting smaller. That makes transitions — five more minutes of play, ten minutes of reading — easier to accept, because the end does not come as a surprise.
Many people with ADHD describe difficulty sensing how much time has passed. Keeping the remaining time visible as a shape in the corner of your eye is a simple, low-effort way to stay oriented without checking a clock.
It is a tool, not a treatment: use whatever length, color and sound keeps it calm rather than stressful.
Questions people ask
Can I hide the numbers?
Yes. Switch off “Show the time” and only the disc is shown.
Is it the same as the classroom timer?
It uses the same disc. The classroom timer starts with the traffic-light warning on and a louder sound for a room; this page starts quiet, with a softer color.
Does it work on a tablet?
Yes. Use full screen and stand the tablet where it can be seen. The screen is kept awake while the timer runs on browsers that support it.