What is a visual timer?
A colored disc shrinks as time passes. A full disc means all the time is left, and a thin sliver means the end is near.
You can show the numbers or hide them. The shape stays on screen, so you can check the time at a glance.
Where can I use it?
Use it for a task, break, cleanup, game, or change from one activity to another. Put it on a phone, tablet, second screen, or classroom display.
Put it where everyone who needs it can see it. Before you start, explain what happens when the disc empties.
What do color phases mean?
Color phases change the disc from green to yellow to red. You choose what those colors mean for your task. For example, green can mean work, yellow finish, and red stop.
You can also choose one color for the full run. Pick one that reads clearly across the room and doesn't unsettle anyone.
Can this help a person with ADHD?
A visible cue can help, as one part of a wider plan. It will not help every person, and it is not an ADHD test or treatment.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that clear plans and organizational training can be part of classroom support. Ask the person, family, teacher, or health professional what support fits the situation.
How do I start?
Set a short time and place the screen in view. Press Start. When the time ends, follow the plan you explained.
The classroom timer opens the same visual tool with a projector view for teachers.