11 Minute Timer
Eleven minutes for reading stamina and short work blocks.
Activity
Time
Station rotations
4 × 11 minutes, 60s to switch · 11 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 11 minute timer is good for in class
- Building reading stamina one minute at a time: yesterday 10, today 11.
- A short work block with a buffer minute for packing up.
- Lab clean-up and write-up together.
Running one of these every day? See the reading timer and clean up timer for set-up tips.
How the 11 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 11:00 down to 5:30 | More than half the time left |
| Yellow | From 5:30 down to 2:12 | Less than half left |
| Red | The last 2 minutes 12 seconds | 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 11 minute stations
With Station rotations on, each station gets 11 minutes and the timer runs every rotation from one Start. Totals with a 1 minute switch between stations:
| Stations | Work | Switching | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 33 min | 2 min | 35:00 |
| 4 | 44 min | 3 min | 47:00 |
| 5 | 55 min | 4 min | 59:00 |
Questions teachers ask
Why would I set 11 minutes instead of 10?
Many teachers build stamina by adding a minute each day. The +1 min button and the minutes box make that quick, and a copied link keeps the setting for tomorrow.
How do I start a 11 minute timer?
This page is already set to 11:00. 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 11 minute timer turn yellow and red?
It turns yellow with 5:30 left and red with 2:12 left. You can turn colour changes off so the disc stays green.
What sounds does the 11 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.