Thank you Time Timer for sending me your new Time Timer PLUS in order to write this review.
My son has a hard time with the concept of time. He doesn’t have a concept of 5 minutes versus 45 minutes. To him, they are both a long time. Time is abstract to him. Do you have a child like this?
My son is very visual, so the Time Timer concept works great for him. When he was in Occupational Therapy, his therapist had a large timer with a disc like this, and she used it to help show how much time was allotted for each activity. It seemed to work well for him. I didn’t realize that Time Timer had timers like this that would work great in the home/homeschool setting. This new version has a protective lens over the red disc, and it has a handy carrying handle for DS10 to carry it with him as he transitions from activity-to-activity.
It also has an audible alarm that sounds when the time is up. The best part is that the alarm volume can be adjusted. So many timers have one volume, and that is set at loud. Many times the sound of a loud alarm will startle DS10, so the ability to lower the volume of the alarm is a great asset on this timer.
Being able to see time pass by is something that will, over time, help DS10 have a better concept of time. He is also able to easily see when his time for an allotted project is about to end with a quick look at the red dial. I am really impressed with the Time Timer, especially the new Time Timer PLUS ($37.50 plus shipping).
If you have a child who is having a problem with the concept of time or a child who has issues with transitioning from activity-to-activity, a Time Timer might help you, too. Even if you don’t have problems in your classroom, a Time Timer is an awesome way to just stay on schedule.
Disclosure: I received a Time Timer PLUS for the purpose of this review. I received no other compensation, nor was I required to give a positive review. All opinions are 100% mine.
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