Hourglass
Show time passing without digits that rush anyone: the sand slowly runs down.
You present from a laptop or tablet. Taking part works fine on your phone.
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Online sand timer – a calm timer for class
This online sand timer lets time run out calmly, without digits that rush anyone. That is exactly why it works so well with young children and at moments when you want calm rather than haste.
Set the time and choose whether a bell sounds at the end. Use it for silent reading, as a short thinking time before participants answer, or as a playful clock in a game.
Make every lesson, training or presentation interactive.
Your group takes part live on their own phones, without an app and without an account.
What you can set
- Set the time in hours, minutes and seconds.
- An end sound of your choice: a bell, a school bell, a school buzzer or no sound.
- Start, pause and start again.
- The colour follows the theme you choose for your presentation.
- Participants can follow the hourglass live on their own phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is the online hourglass free?
Yes. You open it straight in your browser, with no account and nothing to install. With a subscription you save it in a presentation, together with the other tools you use.
How do you use it in the classroom?
Use the hourglass for silent reading or a short task. The sand runs down calmly without numbers rushing anyone, so young children can see when it’s done without any stress. During a transition too, like tidying up before break, the hourglass shows how much time is left.
How do you use it in a meeting or training?
Give the group a minute to think before everyone answers, or keep a quick round strictly on time. An hourglass feels less pressing than a countdown clock, which makes it a good fit for a moment of reflection or a silence exercise.
How do you use it at home?
Use it as a playful timer for a board game, for brushing teeth, or to agree how long it is until bedtime. Children understand an hourglass straight away: when the sand has run out, time’s up.
How long can the hourglass run?
You set the hours, minutes and seconds yourself. That way you can use it for thirty seconds of thinking time and for a half-hour task.
Why an hourglass instead of a timer?
An hourglass shows time without numbers. That brings calm, especially for young children or at moments when you don’t want to rush. If you want to read the time exactly, choose the Digital timer.
Do you hear anything when the sand runs out?
If you want to. You choose a bell, a school bell or a school buzzer, or you turn the end sound off.
Does the hourglass work on an interactive whiteboard?
Yes. It works in any browser, so also on an interactive whiteboard, a large screen or a projector. Make it full screen so it can be seen from anywhere.
Can participants watch on their phone?
Yes. Participants join with a code via livecloud.online/join and see the hourglass live on their own screen.
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