Quick transition
1 minTotal
1 min
A 1-minute kids timer for moving between activities.
Simple visual countdown
Free Kids Timer
Use a kids timer for cleanup, transitions, reading, homework, screen breaks, classroom activities, and routines. Keep the countdown simple and visual, then use an XTimer room when the timer belongs on a classroom screen.
Built for this job
Children can see remaining time without needing repeated reminders.
Teachers and parents can keep routines calmer and more predictable.
XTimer rooms make a kids timer easy to display on a projector or shared screen.
Cleanup
Ready for class
5:00
0% complete
A 5-minute visual countdown for cleanup and classroom routines.
Visual timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Cleanup
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute visual countdown for cleanup and classroom routines.
Reading time
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute kids timer for reading, quiet work, or homework.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use short timers for transitions and cleanup.
Keep the display simple when the timer is for younger children.
Use the same preset length for repeated routines.
Use XTimer rooms when a teacher or parent controls the timer from another device.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kids timer?
A kids timer is a simple visual countdown for cleanup, transitions, reading, homework, screen breaks, classroom activities, and routines.
Why use a visual timer for kids?
A visual timer helps children understand remaining time without relying only on spoken reminders or small clock numbers.
Can I use this kids timer in a classroom?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode for a classroom display or create an XTimer room for a projected timer controlled from another device.