Quiet Timer
A calm countdown for quiet time, rest and calm-down corners.
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.
Why use a quiet time timer
Quiet time works better with an end that students can see. This timer counts down without words or numbers needing to be read: the green disc gets smaller until it's gone. Turn sounds off for a completely silent board.
How to run it
- Choose a length. For rest time in younger grades, 10 to 20 minutes is common.
- Tap the speaker to mute if you want no chime at all.
- Turn off “Colors change” so the disc stays a calm green.
- Press Show to class and Start. Dim the lights if you like; dark mode is easier on the eyes.
Tips
- Use the light/dark switch at the top: dark mode suits a dimmed room.
- A calm-down corner can use a short 2 to 3 minute timer on a tablet.
- Change the words on the board to “Rest” or “Calm down”.
Questions teachers ask
Can I use this as a calm-down timer?
Yes. Set 2 to 5 minutes, mute the sound, and leave it on a tablet in the calm-down corner. Students can tap Start themselves.
Does dark mode change the timer colours?
The colours get slightly softer and the background goes dark navy, which is easier to look at in a dim room.
Is there any flashing?
No flashing. The last 10 seconds gently pulse the digits, and the end confetti is skipped if the device is set to reduce motion.