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Welcome to Sand Timers
The UK's Largest Selection of Sand Timers & Hourglasses. We offer an extensive range of sand timers, hourglasses, and visual timers, perfect for children's development, time management , and unique decorative pieces for your home. Explore our collections to find the ideal timer for any purpose
Sensory Hourglass Timers from The Twiddlers
Perfect for enhancing concentration, easing stress, and adding a serene visual element to any space, these visual sensory hourglass timers promote relaxation and focus making them excellent for classrooms, therapy sessions, or study areas
1-3-5 Minute Tea Sand Timer Hourglass with Wooden Frame
This 3 in 1 timer, with a wooden frame and vibrant sand, offers three timing options: one, three, and five minutes. Perfect for achieving the precise brew, it ensures you enjoy your tea or coffee exactly as you like it
Yoga and Wellbeing Sandtimers
With this beautiful range of glass Sand Timers from Designworks Inc. Find time for tough tasks, yoga, or relaxation. The glass accessory adds a mindful touch to your desk or studio, helping you track those passing moments.
Visual Timers
Teach your children the importance of time management with our visual countdown timers. Designed specifically for young kids and autistic children, these timers can help them understand the abstract concept of time and staying on task
6-Pack Sand Timers (1-30min) for Kids
The Temple Lodge Sand Timers set, contains six vibrant hourglasses with intervals of 1min, 3mins, 5mins, 10mins, 15mins, and 30mins
Perfect for classrooms, homes, and offices, these timers are ideal for various activities, from educational tasks to daily routines. They provide clear visual cues for efficient time management, helping children and adults alike enhance productivity and develop time awareness
Featured Products
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Jumbo Sand Timer for Kids (5 Min - Blue)
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Decorative Evergreen Hourglass (15 Min)
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1-3-5 Minute Sand Timer Hourglass with Wooden Frame
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Tooth Brushing Sand Timers (2 Min) - Pack of 3 hourglasses
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Sand Timers FAQ's
What are the benefits of using sand timers for children?
Sand timers can help children develop a sense of time, improve focus, and manage tasks like brushing teeth or doing homework.
Are sand timers safe for children?
Yes, our range of children’s sand timers are designed with safety in mind, using durable materials and non-toxic sand.
At what age can children start using sand timers?
Children as young as 3 years old can start using sand timers under supervision. They help in understanding the concept of time and can make daily routines like tooth brushing more engaging.
What sizes of sand timers are available?
Our sand timers come in various sizes from handheld to jumbo, typically ranging in time from 1 minute to 60 minutes. Choose the sand timer right for you based on the activity and or the attention span of the child.
Can sand timers be used as educational tools?
Absolutely. Sand timers can teach concepts of time management, countdowns, and can be used in games or learning activities to make education fun.
How accurate are sand timers?
While sand timers are generally reliable, they are not as precise as digital timers. Small variations can occur, so they are best for approximate timing.
Are there decorative sand timers available?
Yes, we offer a range decorative sand timers, designed with aesthetics in mind and can serve as elegant decor pieces in addition to being functional
What is the main between a sand timer and an hourglass?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but traditionally an hourglass is a type of sand timer specifically designed to measure one hour. The term hourglass is also used more often to describe sand timers that are primarily used for decorative purposes