Sand timers from Sensory Tools give a quiet, screen-free way to feel time passing during daily routines. Bright colours and a 16 cm × 7 cm size make them easy to spot on a desk, bench, or bedside table. They suit home, classroom, and clinic use when you want calm cues without numbers ticking down.

When does a sand timer help?
You can use one for teeth brushing, showers, reading breaks, breathing practice, or game turns. You can also flip one during pack-up or other transitions when waiting feels hard. Many people find the gentle flow less stressful than watching a digital countdown.

How do you use a sand timer well?
Pick a colour for each length you need, place the timer at eye level, flip it, and start one clear step. Keep a few where you will reach for them most, like the bathroom and homework desk. If you want an exact, easy-to-see countdown for tests or group work, you can switch to a visual timer. To build out your study setup, you can add more supports from our learning collection.