Small group work
20 minSegments
4
First
3:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute small group flow with instructions, work, share, and wrap.
Group activity timeboxes
Free Small Group Timer
Use a small group timer for classroom groups, workshops, breakout rooms, coaching circles, discussion rounds, and shared activities. Keep group work structured and move to an XTimer room when the timer needs a shared screen.
Built for this job
Groups know how much time they have before sharing or rotating.
Teachers and facilitators can protect wrap-up time.
XTimer rooms let a shared group timer appear on a projector, call, or workshop screen.
Current agenda item
Instructions
1/4
3:00
Next
Group work
Total time
20:00
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.
Quick discussion
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute discussion timer for pairs or small groups.
Breakout groups
30 minSegments
3
First
5:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute breakout flow with work time and share-out.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Give instructions before the main group work timer starts.
Reserve visible time for share-out or reflection.
Use shorter timers for pair discussions and longer timers for group production.
Use XTimer rooms for projected or remote small group timing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small group timer?
A small group timer is a countdown or segmented timer for classroom groups, workshops, breakout rooms, coaching circles, and discussion rounds.
How long should small group work be?
Short discussions may need 5 to 10 minutes, while group production or workshop tasks often need 20 to 30 minutes.
Can I use this for breakout rooms?
Yes. Use the breakout groups preset or create an XTimer room when everyone should see the same shared timer.