Our colorful sand timer provides a highly visual way to measure 5 minutes of time! Our timer has been tested for accuracy…and features a giant, easy-view design that’s ideal for classroom use. Timer measures 6 1/4" tall.
Item # EA294
Product Details
Material
Plastic
Product Type
Timers
Features
Tabletop
Reviews (11)5.0
Useful for transitions
I use this during clean up and other transitions. My three year olds love to watch the sand.
Gina Bustamante
October 08, 2025
from Indianapolis, Indiana
Sand timer
This sand timer is the perfect size for children. I have it in my calm corner and it's a helpful tool to assist students with time management when they are taking a break.
Margarita Garcia Villa
September 02, 2025
from East Palo Alto, CA
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Giant Sand Timer - 5 Minutes
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11out of 11 reviewers
Useful for transitions
I use this during clean up and other transitions. My three year olds love to watch the sand.
Gina Bustamante
October 08, 2025
from Indianapolis, Indiana
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Sand timer
This sand timer is the perfect size for children. I have it in my calm corner and it's a helpful tool to assist students with time management when they are taking a break.
Margarita Garcia Villa
September 02, 2025
from East Palo Alto, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Very sturdy
I've used this timer for kindergarten last year and TK this year. It is sturdy and has held up to being dropped. The kids like to use it to help them take turns with activities during choice time.
Robyn
December 02, 2024
from Sacramento
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Two thumbs up
This timer is a great size. I can see it from across my classroom. My students are able to use it and self monitor their time. I would recommend it for anyone that needs the perfect timer.
Mary Kwan
September 14, 2024
from Ca
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Time-out / Cool-down Timer
My toddler boys use this whenever they need to cool-down in their room. I let my sons take the timer to their room, they flip it over to start the time, and when it's done they bring the timer back with a happy face. They have control over the timer and it helps them to see how the time passes. They can turn it on its side to pause the time if they need take a bathroom break.
Theresa
March 20, 2023
from Fitchburg, WI
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great large visual timer to aid with waiting, turn taking, and transitions within the classroom. My preschool special education students really respond to the visual timer. I love this product!
Sonia Perales
February 27, 2023
from Indio, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Essential
This timer is an essential in my Pre-K classroom, it helps those kiddos with big feelings self calm.
Kaitlin Rivers
January 15, 2023
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect for tiny hands
I use these all of the time in my classroom. They are well made and perfect for young learners. I have them all over the room for kids to grab if they need to set a timer for something.
AJF
September 11, 2022
from Saint Paul, MN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great resources for a calming down area or student break. It is the perfect size.
Sandra Johnson
September 03, 2022
from BAKERSFIELD, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect for take a break space
The 5 minute timer is what my students use for their break time in the calm corner area. It is very easy to use as a visual for all ages. My kindergarten students understood that when all the sand dropped, their break time was over.
Olivia Franco
August 03, 2022
from California
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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5 Minutes
This is one of the best classroom management tools. I use it for sharing toys, I use it for clean up and 5 minute warnings, I use it "race" the timer to get ready for recess.