Timer Pal

Timer Pal is a visual timer for kids that shows time as colour, not numbers. Twist the dial to set anything from 1 to 99 minutes and the colour drains away as the minutes pass, so a four-year-old can see "how much is left" from across the room. The koala version changes colour all over (blue, then yellow at halfway, purple for the last stretch); the rainbow version lights up one arc at a time. Both are silent, glow softly when time is up instead of sounding an alarm, and double as a night light.

Parents use it for screen-time endings, homework blocks and the bedtime countdown; teachers use it for clean-up and transitions. See how it compares with sand, dial and app timers in our honest comparison of visual timers for kids, or try the idea first with the free online visual timer.

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Questions about Timer Pal?

What is Rainbow Timer Pal?

Rainbow Timer Pal is a colorful visual timer that helps kids see time passing through gentle rainbow light changes. It makes routines and transitions smoother and less stressful.

How does the Rainbow Timer Pal work?

Choose your time and let the Rainbow Timer Pal count down visually.

Each rainbow strip represents 20% of the total time, lighting up one by one as time passes.

When time is up, a gentle chime plays, the rainbow flashes, and it shifts into a calming 5–5 breathing mode as a reward and reset moment.

What is Koala Timer Pal?

Koala Timer Pal is a kid-friendly visual timer that uses colors and gentle alerts to help children understand time, stay focused, and move through routines more smoothly.

How does the Koala Timer Pal work?

Set your preferred time, and the Koala will guide kids with three clear colors:

  • Blue → first 50%
  • Yellow → next 30%
  • Purple → final 20%

When time is up, a gentle chime plays and the Koala enters a colorful “reward mode” to celebrate the finished task.

Who is it for?

Great for kids 3+, and loved by parents, teachers, and therapists for routines, transitions, and focus support.

Is it good for classrooms?

Absolutely! It’s widely used in classrooms for transitions, centers, focus time, calm corners, and group learning.

Does it have a night-light mode?

Yes! The soft glow is perfect for bedtime routines, calming corners, or low-light quiet time.