Secura 7.5-Inch Fruit Visual Timer for Kids, 60-Minute Countdown Timer for Classroom or Kitchen, Durable Mechanical Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Grapefruit)

Great for the classroom. Not too loud and love that it doesn’t need batteries. The kids love using it and it helps with organization.

I love this timer for my special education students! I have many who are low-vision, and this is a great visual due to the larger features and color contrast! The thing I think I might change is the sound when the timer goes off. Other than that, it is truly great! I'd order more in the future if I need more! It's easy to use and can be placed on the magnetic board or on the desk.

Ok, so let me start by saying that I did not read the dimensions and this was a lot bigger than I was anticipating! However, it's awesome. It doesn't require batteries to operate, has a magnetic backing, or you can just stand it on your night stand table. When it hits the zero mark, it rings for about 3 seconds (as long as you make sure to wind it to the 55 minute mark first and then bring it back to your time marker counter clock wise). This is going to be great for my toddler to visualize time!

This thing is so fun! I was using it as a visual aid during focus groups for the non-profit I work with as you could physically see time passing across the room. I think it would be great for elementary school teachers as well given that a friend ended up stealing this for her kids over focus groups were done. She said it helps them stay focused during homework or chore time but also that it feels more fun for the kids because of the citrus fruit motif. I could see this being great for classroom management and honestly, as a human with adhd, had it been smaller I would have totally brought it to the office to help keep me on task. This is a great visual tool for the neurodiverse folk out there and for young people just learning to manage their time. It also has a really satisfying tick sound like an old school egg timer or clock.

I've been looking for a mechanical timer for years. A good one and this is it. Pros: 1. No batteries. You just wind the dial to 55 minutes and then set the dial to the desired time. 2. Large face at 7 inches wide. 3. Magnetic back to stick on the fridge. It is strong - doesn't fall off. 4. Has a notch to hang it on the wall as well. 5. Has feet to place on the table if you don't like the fridge or the wall. 6. Our children love it. Helps them set the timer when cooking (i.e: baking cookies). Cons: 1. It uses a bell - it doesn't have that digital beep, but it is loud enough to hear the bell go off. It has a short period of going off when time is up. If you are out of the room, you could miss it. Unlike digital clocks that beep forever, this will ring for about 2 seconds and that is all. You miss it, you miss it! 2. Ticking - the ticking is loud and noticeable for people sensitive to the ticking hands of a clock. It isn't a big issue for us, but can be a problem if your kitchen and sleep area are close by. Sometimes, no a ticking timer is better and just a digital beep is best when the timer goes off. 3. Aesthetics - it isn't the most discrete of timers on the market. The face (which is a fruit motif) can be considered tacky by some.