{"id":258,"date":"2021-05-06T23:29:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T22:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aimdev.fusio.dev\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=258"},"modified":"2022-09-16T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:55:14","slug":"time-timer","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/ga\/resources\/time-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Timer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gdpr-ifbc-wrap\">\n<p>The Time Timer is a resource that supports children to understand time as it provides a visual countdown of time passing. As the disc disappears, children can see how much time is left. There is also an additional (optional) audio alert where a beep sounds to signal time has finished. Suitable for ages: 3+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timer can be set to between 0-60 minutes. Size: 20cm x 20cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that setting the timer requires gentle handling and should be used under adult supervision or with adult support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Access &amp; Inclusion Model - Sand Timers &amp; Time Timer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/wp\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=gdpr_iframe_blocker&amp;src=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ACXzrwm-Zrg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-gdpr-iframesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ACXzrwm-Zrg?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_open\" -->\r\n<div id=\"wrapping_DIV_open-block_609a95cdfb05a\" class=\"content-highlight\">\r\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key learning this resource may support:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social and emotional development:<\/strong>The Time Timer can support individual children who may need a visual representation of time or those who may benefit from an auditory signal that a certain period of time has now passed. For example, in preparing for transitions during the daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_close\" -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested starting points for engagement:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The practitioner may use their knowledge of individual children to decide where the timer may be of particular benefit in supporting a child\u2019s engagement in the daily routine.<\/li><li>The timer may also be used as a tool to support conflict resolution, for example if children need support in managing times\/turns, the timer could be useful.<\/li><li>If children are interested in time specifically, the timer can be used to demonstrate the passing of time in a practical and relevant way, for example \u2018I wonder how long it takes us to tidy up?\u2019<\/li><li>Support a child to take the lead in using the resource to remind others of upcoming changes in the routine.<\/li><li>Consider other visual or auditory cues in the immediate environment such as the bell in the nearby church, the sound of a train as it goes by or any other cues unique to the children\u2019s environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/play.aim.gov.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Timer_img.png\" alt><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Time-Timer.pdf\">Download the Time Timer Activity Card (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Time Timer is a resource that supports children to understand time as it provides a visual countdown of time passing. 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