Classroom Timer
Use this free classroom timer for transitions, centers, reading, group work, cleanup, tests, and classroom activities. Start a countdown and project it on a classroom screen or smartboard.
Cost
Free to use
Setup
No account needed
Best for
Smartboards & laptops
Use the tool below
Tip: use fullscreen when projecting. Mute sound for reading or testing, and use +1 min when students need a little extra time.
How to use this tool
Choose a time, press Start, and keep the countdown visible while students work. Pause or reset when plans change, and use the plus or minus controls to adjust the countdown.
Turn sound off for reading or testing. Use fullscreen mode when projecting the timer on a smartboard, classroom display, or student-facing screen.
Free Online Timer for Classroom Use
Start this free online timer for classroom activities without creating an account. Choose a time, press Start, and keep the countdown visible while students work.
Open the classroom timer online before class so it is ready for short routines, transitions, and longer work blocks. Teachers can pause, reset, add time, subtract time, or mute the end sound as the lesson changes.
Classroom Timer for Smartboards
Project the classroom timer on a smartboard, projector, or classroom display so the whole class can see how much time remains. The large countdown works well on student-facing screens.
Fullscreen mode gives the interactive classroom timer more room and keeps the main controls available. Exit fullscreen when you need to return to lesson materials or another classroom tool.
Teacher Timer for Daily Routines
Use this teacher timer for warm-ups, transitions, independent work, centers, cleanup, group work, reading, tests, quizzes, and exit tickets. Start the timer before the activity and keep it visible while students work.
A visible timer for classroom activities gives students a clear reference for the remaining time. Pause it for an interruption or add a minute when the class needs a little longer.
Popular Classroom Timer Presets
When to Use a Classroom Timer
- Morning work
- Independent reading
- Group work
- Centers
- Station rotations
- Cleanup
- Transitions
- Tests
- Quizzes
- Review games
- Writing prompts
- Exit tickets
Classroom Timer Tools for Daily Routines
For other classroom routines, open the Random Name Picker, Random Group Generator, Classroom Noise Meter, or Brain Breaks for Kids.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the classroom timer?
Choose a time or use the default timer, then press Start. You can pause, reset, adjust the time, turn sound on or off, and use fullscreen mode if it is available.
Can I use this as an online classroom timer?
Yes. The timer runs in your browser and works well on classroom displays, projectors, and smartboards.
What can teachers use a classroom timer for?
Teachers can use a classroom timer for transitions, centers, reading, cleanup, group work, tests, quizzes, writing prompts, and classroom activities.
Can I project this timer on a smartboard?
Yes. The large countdown display is designed to be easy to see on a classroom screen, projector, or smartboard.
Does the classroom timer have sound?
Yes. If sound is enabled, the timer can play a simple chime when time is up. You can also turn sound off for quiet activities.
Is this classroom timer free?
Yes. The classroom timer is free to use and does not require an account.
What classroom timer length should I use?
Use 5 minutes for quick transitions or cleanup, 10 minutes for reading or short practice, 15 minutes for stations, 20 minutes for group work, and 30 minutes for longer activities or tests.