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A Quick Read on Visual Timers

  • Writer: Kimberly Wilson
    Kimberly Wilson
  • Jan 10
  • 1 min read

Time can be a difficult concept for children to grasp. Our kids may struggle to understand how long a task will take or when it’s time to switch to a new activity.


When you are presented with the frustrations that come when you need your child to navigate from one task to another (especially when moving from a preferred activity to a less desirable one), it’s helpful to have some tools at your disposal.


Visual timers and schedules can make the difficult concept of time more concrete for our kids. This helps children better understand and manage their time. Tools such as these help support children in developing more independence and success with their own time management.



These timers use color-coded sections that provide a visual representation of time passing, this indicates how much time is left by the color exposed. By making time visible, our kids can learn to pace themselves and manage their tasks more effectively.



7 Steps to Successfully Add a Visual Timer to your Routine:


  1. Develop Age-Appropriate Goals

  2. Start with Positive Experiences

  3. Celebrate the Wins

  4. Be Consistent

  5. Incorporate a Variety of Situations

  6. Hold Onto Consistency Without Strictness

  7. Invite as the Child’s Responsibility



Learn more about details for each step here

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