Sand Timer Set – 6 Colour-Coded Timers (30 Sec to 10 Min)
Sand Timer Set – 6 Colour-Coded Timers (30 Sec to 10 Min)
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Sand Timer Set – 6 Colour-Coded Timers (30 Sec to 10 Min)
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Quick answer
A set of six colour-coded sand timers — 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 minutes — each about 8.5 cm tall with drop-resistant plastic caps. No batteries, no screens and no noise: flip one over and the falling sand shows how much time is left. Popular for classrooms, kids' routines like teeth-brushing and turn-taking, quick focus sprints and board games.
Time you can see — and nothing to switch on
A sand timer is the simplest visual timer there is. Children who can't yet read a clock can still see the sand running out, and adults get a silent countdown that doesn't live on a phone. Because the six timers are colour-coded, it's easy to say "use the green one" for five minutes or "the blue one" for a minute.
The six timers
| Colour | Time | Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 seconds | Quick answers, plank holds, speaking turns |
| Blue | 1 minute | Fluency drills, hand-washing, one-minute tidy |
| Pink | 2 minutes | Teeth-brushing, pack-up, brain breaks |
| Yellow | 3 minutes | Tea, "do now" starters, board-game turns |
| Green | 5 minutes | Pomodoro breaks, warnings before a transition |
| Red | 10 minutes | Reading time, short focus sprints, homework chunks |
Why teachers and parents like them
- Concrete — "how long is left?" becomes something everyone can see.
- Silent — no ticking or alarm, so they suit quiet reading and testing.
- Battery-free — nothing to charge or replace.
- Fair turns — the same timer for every child ends "but they had longer!"
For longer blocks, pair the set with a 60-minute visual timer, or put our free classroom timer on the projector. More ideas: 20 classroom timer ideas.
Specifications
| Includes | 6 sand timers: 30 sec, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 min |
| Size | Approx. 8.5 cm tall, 2.5 cm wide (each) |
| Material | Clear plastic tube with coloured, drop-resistant caps |
| Power | None needed |
Sand timers are approximate by nature — each one may run a few seconds fast or slow. For exact timing, use a digital timer.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are sand timers?
They're designed as visual reminders rather than precision instruments, so each timer can vary by a few seconds. That's fine for routines, turns and focus sprints; use a digital timer when exact timing matters.
Are they suitable for young children?
They're made of plastic with drop-resistant caps, which makes them more practical than glass hourglasses for classrooms. As with any small item, supervise young children.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free and tracked. Allow 7–12 business days to Australian metro areas and longer to regional addresses.
