Description
Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set for Calm, Focus & Visual Time Support
Bring clarity, structure, and calm to daily routines with the Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set, a durable and highly effective resource designed to support children with special educational needs, early learners, and anyone who benefits from visual time cues. With four colour-coded timers offering a gentle, predictable sand flow, this set makes time awareness simple, soothing, and engaging.
Perfect for managing transitions, building focus, and supporting turn-taking, these timers are a must-have tool for classrooms, therapy rooms, and home environments.
Durable, Safe & Built for Everyday Learning
Engineered for long-lasting use, each timer features moulded end caps and thick-walled surrounds for exceptional durability. Their robust construction makes them ideal for busy SEN settings, high-traffic classrooms, and active home learning. Virtually unbreakable, these timers withstand enthusiastic handling while remaining safe and reliable.
The set includes four time durations:
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30 seconds
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3 minutes
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5 minutes
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30 minutes
Each timer is brightly colour-coded for instant visual recognition, allowing children to quickly identify the timer they need based on colour alone—perfect for establishing routines and reducing cognitive load.
Please note: Timer lengths may vary slightly depending on stock availability.
A Calming Sensory Resource to Improve Focus
The slow, rhythmic movement of the sand offers a soothing visual experience that helps children regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged. For learners who become overstimulated or struggle with transitions, the peaceful flow of sand provides reassurance and predictability, fostering a calmer learning environment.
Supports Key Educational Skills
More than just a visual aid, the Special Needs Sand Timer Kit enhances learning across multiple developmental areas:
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Time management: Helps children understand duration, waiting, and sequencing.
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Focus & attention: Encourages sustained concentration during tasks or activities.
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STEM learning: Enhances maths and science lessons through hands-on exploration of time, measurement, and cause and effect.
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Independence: Supports routines such as tidy-up time, timed breaks, reading periods, and activity rotations.
Ideal for one-to-one sessions, small groups, or independent activities, these timers strengthen essential life and learning skills in an intuitive, accessible way.
Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set Features
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Four sand timers: 30 seconds, 3 minutes, 5 minutes & 30 minutes
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Robust design with moulded end caps and thick-walled surrounds
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Colour-coded for instant visual recognition
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Soothing sand flow to promote sensory regulation and calm
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Excellent for SEN support, therapy, classrooms, and home routines
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Ideal for STEM, maths, and time-awareness activities
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Suitable for children aged 3+
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Timer lengths may vary slightly depending on stock availability
Create a calmer, more structured learning environment with the Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – a versatile, sensory-rich resource that supports emotional regulation, learning, and everyday routines.