2 Minute Timer
Two minutes for partner talk, teeth brushing practice and quick tidies.
Activity
Time
Station rotations
4 × 2 minutes, 60s to switch · 2 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 2 minute timer is good for in class
- Partner talk: one minute each. The 1-minute warning chime lands exactly at the halfway swap.
- Two-minute tidy: everyone picks up five things before the timer ends.
- Quick review: list everything you remember from yesterday's lesson.
Running one of these every day? See the clean up timer and transition timer for set-up tips.
How the 2 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 2:00 down to 1:00 | More than half the time left |
| Yellow | From 1:00 down to 0:24 | Less than half left |
| Red | The last 24 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 2 minute timer rounds back to back
Turn on Station rotations to repeat the 2 minute timer as rounds, with a short rest between them. With a 15 second rest:
| Rounds | Work | Rest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 min | 30 s | 6:30 |
| 5 | 10 min | 1 min | 11:00 |
| 8 | 16 min | 1 min 45 s | 17:45 |
Questions teachers ask
When does a 2 minute timer change colour?
It starts green, turns yellow with 1:00 left and red with 0:24 left. Because it is longer than 90 seconds, the warning chime plays once at 1:00.
How do I start a 2 minute timer?
This page is already set to 2:00. 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 2 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.