Large Sand Timers

Make learning about time fun, visual and engaging with the Large Sand Timers. Designed to help children understand the passing of time, these colourful timers provide a simple, hands-on way to develop time awareness while supporting classroom routines, transitions and independent learning.

Ideal for childcare centres, kindergartens, primary schools, therapy settings and home learning, these durable sand timers allow children to see time passing without the distraction of alarms or digital devices. They're perfect for games, timed challenges, group activities, mindfulness exercises and encouraging children to complete tasks independently.

Built with thick plastic walls and sturdy moulded end caps, these virtually unbreakable timers are made to withstand everyday classroom use.

Why Educators Love It

• Provides a visual and engaging way to teach the concept of time
• Encourages independence and self-management during activities
• Supports smooth transitions between learning experiences
• Helps improve concentration and task completion
• Silent operation makes it ideal for calm learning environments
• Strong, classroom-quality construction for years of use

Learning Benefits

Large Sand Timers help children to:

• Develop an understanding of elapsed time
• Build time management and organisational skills
• Improve focus and sustained attention
• Strengthen independence during classroom routines
• Reduce anxiety by providing clear visual expectations
• Support executive functioning and self-regulation skills

Classroom & Play Ideas

Use Large Sand Timers to:

• Time literacy and numeracy activities
• Support turn-taking during games
• Manage tidy-up time and classroom transitions
• Create engaging STEM timing experiments
• Encourage independent reading sessions
• Use in sensory or calming spaces during mindfulness activities
• Assist therapy sessions with visual timing cues
• Set challenges for obstacle courses or physical education activities

Product Details

• Measures 16cm high x 7cm wide
• Colourful visual design
• Thick plastic walls with moulded protective end caps
• Virtually indestructible construction
• Silent operation with no alarms or electronic components
• Suitable for classrooms, therapy settings and home learning

Available Time Variants

Choose from:

• 1 Minute
• 2 Minutes
• 3 Minutes
• 5 Minutes
• 10 Minutes

Colours may vary.

Perfect For

• Childcare & Early Learning
• Kindergarten & Preschool
• Primary Schools
• OSHC Programs
• Special Education
• NDIS Participants
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Home Learning