Class lesson
45 minSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute lesson flow with warm-up, instruction, practice, work time, and exit ticket.
Teaching block timer
Free Online Lesson Timer
Use a lesson timer for warm-ups, direct instruction, guided practice, student work, checks for understanding, transitions, and exit tickets. Keep classroom pacing visible and predictable.
Built for this job
Teachers can keep instruction, practice, and work time balanced.
Students understand what part of the lesson they are in.
Lesson timers create a natural path to shared classroom displays and XTimer rooms.
Current agenda item
Warm-up
1/5
5:00
Next
Instruction
Total time
45:00
Use 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.
Mini lesson
20 minSegments
4
First
2:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute lesson timer for a focused teaching block.
Workshop lesson
1 hourSegments
4
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute lesson with a short mini-lesson and a longer student work block.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Protect student work time by capping direct instruction.
Keep exit tickets short enough to complete before the bell.
Use visible segments when students benefit from knowing what comes next.
Use XTimer rooms when the teacher wants to control the lesson timer from a phone or tablet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a lesson timer?
A lesson timer divides a class period into timed blocks such as warm-up, instruction, guided practice, student work, checks, transitions, and exit tickets.
How should I time a lesson?
Start by separating instruction, practice, work time, and closure. Then adjust the blocks based on age group, class length, and activity complexity.
Can students see the lesson timer?
Yes. A projected lesson timer helps students see current and next activities, especially during rotations or independent work.