1 Minute Timer
One minute (60 seconds) for lining up, quick tidies and one-minute challenges.
Activity
Time
Station rotations
4 × 1 minute, 60s to switch · 1 minute total
Press Show to class for the board or projector. The disc shrinks and turns yellow, then red. Space starts and pauses. The screen stays awake while the timer runs.
Time's up!
Great work, everyone.
What a 1 minute timer is good for in class
- Lining up for lunch, recess or a specials class. The board tells students what to do while the disc shows how long they have.
- A one-minute mental math challenge or spelling sprint.
- Desk reset: one minute to clear everything except a pencil before the next lesson.
Running one of these every day? See the transition timer and clean up timer for set-up tips.
How the 1 minute timer looks on the board
The disc starts full and shrinks clockwise. Its colour tells the class how much time is left, even from the back of the room:
| Disc | Clock shows | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | From 1:00 down to 0:30 | More than half the time left |
| Yellow | From 0:30 down to 0:12 | Less than half left |
| Red | The last 12 seconds | Final 20 percent |
Sounds
- No 1-minute warning chime: it only plays on timers longer than 90 seconds.
- Three short blips at 0:03, 0:02 and 0:01.
- A rising end chime, “Time's up!” on the board and a burst of confetti (skipped if your device is set to reduce motion).
Running 1 minute timer rounds back to back
Turn on Station rotations to repeat the 1 minute timer as rounds, with a short rest between them. With a 15 second rest:
| Rounds | Work | Rest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 min | 30 s | 3:30 |
| 5 | 5 min | 1 min | 6:00 |
| 8 | 8 min | 1 min 45 s | 9:45 |
Questions teachers ask
Is a 1 minute timer the same as a 60 second timer?
Yes. The clock shows 1:00 and counts down second by second to 0:00. The disc turns yellow at 0:30 and red at 0:12.
How do I start a 1 minute timer?
This page is already set to 1:00. Press Start or the space bar. To put it on the board, press Show to class: the controls disappear and the timer fills the screen. Tap the screen to pause, press Esc to exit.
When does the 1 minute timer turn yellow and red?
It turns yellow with 0:30 left and red with 0:12 left. You can turn colour changes off so the disc stays green.
What sounds does the 1 minute timer make?
No warning chime (the timer is too short for one), but 3-2-1 blips and an end chime. Sound only starts after you press a button, and the speaker button mutes everything.