Description
Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set for Visual Time Management and Sensory Learning
Bring structure, calm, and focus to learning and daily routines with the Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set. Designed to support children with special educational needs, early learners, and anyone who benefits from visual cues, this durable kit makes time awareness easy to understand. Each sand timer offers a soothing way to measure time, helping with transitions, turn-taking, and periods of concentration.
Durable, Safe & Built for Everyday Use
Crafted with moulded end caps and thick-walled surrounds, these sand timers are strong enough to withstand frequent use in classrooms, therapy sessions, and at home. Their robust design makes them virtually indestructible, ensuring long-lasting value even in busy learning environments.
Timers Included (in ascending order):
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30-second sand timer
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3-minute sand timer
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5-minute sand timer
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30-minute sand timer
Each timer is brightly colour-coded, making it simple for children to recognise and connect colours with specific time durations.
Sensory & Educational Benefits
The gentle, rhythmic flow of sand provides a calming visual experience that encourages focus and self-regulation. For children who are easily overstimulated, the predictable motion of the sand helps reduce anxiety and create a sense of calm.
At the same time, these timers support early time management skills, helping children understand concepts like duration, sequencing, and cause and effect. Perfect for use in STEM activities, they add hands-on fun to maths tasks, science experiments, and problem-solving challenges.
Key Features of the Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set
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⏳ Includes four timers – 30 seconds, 3 minutes, 5 minutes & 30 minutes
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🛡️ Robust & child-safe – moulded end caps and thick wall surrounds
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🌈 Colour-coded clarity – bright colours for instant recognition and routine building
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🧘 Sensory support – soothing sand flow encourages calm and focus
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📚 Educational & STEM-ready – excellent for maths, science, and time awareness activities
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🏫 Versatile use – ideal for classrooms, SEN support, therapy sessions, and home routines
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👶 Age suitability – designed for children aged 3 years and above
The Special Needs Sand Timer Kit – 4-Piece Set is more than a timing tool – it’s a calming, multi-purpose resource that supports emotional regulation, structured learning, and sensory development. Ideal for teachers, therapists, and parents seeking to create calmer, more focused environments.