Set of 6 Sandtimers: 30 secs - 5 mins

Set of 6 Sandtimers: 30 secs - 5 mins

6 sabliers: 30s - 5mn

Six sandtimers:

Orange: 30 seconds

Red: 1 minute

Green: 2 minutes

Pink: 3 minutes

Yellow: 4 minutes

Blue: 5 minutes

The timers for the minutes are the same colours as the corresponding colours of the the Montessori short coloured bead stairs.

The time is reasonably accurate, but the nature of the product means they are not exact.

Activity: "Time for Tasks" a Montessori activity that incorporates a sand timer can focus on developing a child's sense of time and concentration. 

Materials needed:

1. Sand timer (choose an appropriate duration for your child's age, such as a one-minute timer for younger children or a three-minute timer for older ones)
2. Task cards or pictures representing various activities or chores (e.g., brushing teeth, tidying up toys, setting the table, watering plants, yoga poses, pairing games, etc.)
3. Container or basket to hold the task cards/pictures

Instructions:

1. Introduce the sand timer to your child, explaining that it measures time. Show them how to turn it over and let the sand flow.
2. Set up the task cards or pictures in the container or basket and explain that each card represents a different activity or chore to be completed.
3. Explain to your child that they will choose a task card, flip the sand timer, and have until the sand runs out to complete the activity.
4. Demonstrate by choosing a task card, turning over the sand timer, and completing the task before the time is up.
5. Invite your child to select a task card and flip the sand timer. Encourage them to focus on the activity and complete it before the sand runs out.
6. Repeat the process, allowing your child to choose different task cards and challenging them to finish the activity within the time frame.

This activity helps develop the child's time management skills, concentration, and sense of responsibility. It also provides a structured way to introduce the concept of time and the importance of completing tasks within a given period. Remember to adjust the duration of the sand timer and complexity of the tasks according to your child's age and abilities.

ELG: Shape, space and measures: children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.

NC: Measurement

WARNING: Not suitable for 0-3 years - Small Parts: Choking hazard.

each timer is 9cm tall