Classroom Focus Timer

A large visual classroom timer for focused activities, group work, and teaching transitions.

A classroom countdown teachers can start in seconds

Choose 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 45 minutes, or set a custom time, then press Start. Once the countdown begins, the quick time options disappear so the remaining time stays clear for the whole room.

Built for lessons, transitions, and group work

Use the large visual timer for warm-ups, independent reading, writing sprints, group tasks, quizzes, clean-up, stations, and teaching transitions. Fullscreen mode turns a projector, interactive whiteboard or classroom display into a simple countdown screen.

Choose an end-of-time cue

Select Soft Bell, Warm Gong, Wooden Tap, Digital Beep or No sound. The alert plays when the classroom countdown reaches zero, and your choice is saved locally in the browser.

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FAQ

Can I project this classroom timer?

Yes. Fullscreen mode is designed for projectors, interactive whiteboards, classroom screens, and other large displays.

What quick timer lengths are available?

You can start with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 45 minutes, or choose Custom for a countdown from 1 to 180 minutes.

Does the classroom timer make a sound when time is up?

Yes, if you want it to. Choose Soft Bell, Warm Gong, Wooden Tap or Digital Beep, or select No sound for a silent ending.

Do the quick time buttons stay on screen while the timer runs?

No. They disappear after you press Start to keep the classroom display clean. Press Reset when you want to choose another duration.

Can I pause and resume the countdown?

Yes. Pause the timer whenever you need to stop the countdown temporarily, then press Start again to continue.

Do I need an account?

No. The classroom timer works directly in your browser, and display and alert preferences are stored locally.