10 Minute Timer
Ten minutes is the right length for focused independent work: silent reading, a worksheet or one rotation of stations. A visible countdown helps students pace themselves.
How to use it
- The timer is already set to 10 minutes. Press Start or the Space bar to begin, and Space again to pause.
- Press Present (or F) to show it full screen. Pick Pie, Bar or Digits, and choose an end sound.
- When time is up you'll hear the chime and see "Time's up!". Press Start again for another round, or +1 min if the class needs longer.
Ways to use a 10 minute timer in class
- Silent reading: a calm, uninterrupted stretch with the Gentle end sound.
- Independent practice: students check the timer instead of asking how long is left.
- Learning stations: rotate groups each time the chime sounds.
Other timer lengths
Questions teachers ask
Can I use a ten-minute timer for station rotations?
Yes. Start the timer for the first station, then press Start again when the chime sounds to begin the next round. The full ten minutes resets each time.
Which display is best for a long countdown?
Bar works well for longer times: it shrinks steadily across the screen, so students can see how much is left without the numbers changing constantly in the corner of their eye.
Does the timer keep going if I switch tabs or my laptop is busy?
Yes. The timer works from the clock, not by counting ticks, so it stays exact if you switch to your slides or another tab. The end sound still plays when time is up.
Will my screen go to sleep while the timer runs?
In most browsers, no. While a timer is running the page asks the device to keep the screen on, and lets it sleep again when you pause or the time is up.
Can students see it from the back of the room?
Press Present (or the F key) for a full-screen timer with huge digits. Choose Digits for the largest numbers, or Pie for a shape younger students can read without telling the time.