10 Minute Timer
Ten minutes: group work, centers, independent reading and quizzes.
Activity
Time
Station rotations
4 × 10 minutes, 60s to switch · 10 minutes 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 10 minute timer is good for in class
- Group work with roles, ending with a share-out.
- Classic 10-minute centers or station rotations.
- A short quiz or a set of practice problems.
Running one of these every day? See the station rotation timer and test timer for set-up tips.
How the 10 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 10:00 down to 5:00 | More than half the time left |
| Yellow | From 5:00 down to 2:00 | Less than half left |
| Red | The last 2 minutes | Final 20 percent |
Sounds
- A soft two-note warning chime at 1:00 left (you can turn it off).
- 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 10 minute stations
With Station rotations on, each station gets 10 minutes and the timer runs every rotation from one Start. Totals with a 1 minute switch between stations:
| Stations | Work | Switching | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 min | 2 min | 32:00 |
| 4 | 40 min | 3 min | 43:00 |
| 5 | 50 min | 4 min | 54:00 |
Questions teachers ask
When does the 10 minute timer change colour?
It turns yellow with 5:00 left and red with 2:00 left. The warning chime plays at 1:00 and you hear 3-2-1 blips at the end.
How do I start a 10 minute timer?
This page is already set to 10:00. 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.
What sounds does the 10 minute timer make?
A warning chime at 1:00 left, then 3-2-1 blips and an end chime. Sound only starts after you press a button, and the speaker button mutes everything.