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.

Let me preface by saying I don’t write many reviews these days nor am I getting paid for this, LET ME TELL YOU!! This countdown timer is it, it’s larger worth the extra money the cute fruit graphics capture attention of my kids has a good auditory countdown clicking as well as a nice ending ring that’s a good length to capture attention from kids, I was hesitant to spend a few extra $$ but it’s worth it 1000% compared the cheaper options. This baby is huge and visually easy to read and understand, it has 3 options one is desktop/tabletop, 2nd you can hang it on the wall & 3rd it has magnetic strips that are very strong to use on a fridge or something magnetic! I attached a few photos and a short video so y’all can hear it, in the photos I compared it to a quarter(bottom left corner) and a Lowe’s mini bucket. Really this thing is pretty straightforward what it says it is and the large size is a plus, I was surprise when I opened it and it’s really helped my kids when it comes to completing tasks on time or being able to conceptualize time/how much is left til XYZ we use it for morning and nighttime checklist routines so they can do them independently and still understand how much time they do or don’t have to complete, if you’re on the fence I’d recommend this over others!!

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 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.

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.