1 Minute Timer
1 minute timer for a stretch, a partner swap or a math fact sprint. A big clock and a ring that empties, ready to start with one press. Free, no sign-up.
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What a 1 Minute Timer Is Good For
Stretch break
Everyone stands, reaches high and shakes out their arms, then sits back down when the ring runs out.
Partner swap
One partner talks for a minute while the other listens. Press Start again and they change over.
Math fact sprint
How many facts can each student write before zero? Try again tomorrow and compare with their own score.
How to Use It
- The clock opens at 1 minute, and nothing runs until you press Start. To change it, press a quick button or type a new time.
- Press Start, or press Space if you’re not typing in a field.
- Press Pause if you need to stop for a moment, then Resume. Need longer? Press +1 minute.
- Press Big screen to show only the clock on a projector.
- Turn Sound on if you want a chime at zero. Either way, the clock says Time’s up!
- Press Reset to go back to the time you set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do in 1 minute?
A stretch, one turn in a partner share, a sprint through math facts or a fast clear of the desk. It’s short enough to fit between two lessons.
How do I repeat a 1 minute timer?
When it says Time’s up!, press Start again or press Space. The same minute runs again, so partners can change over or a game can move to the next player.
Will it make a sound at zero?
Only if you turn Sound on with the switch by the clock. It’s off until you do, and the same switch works for every wheel on this device. Then a chime plays at zero if your browser allows it. A browser can block sound, so keep the clock in view.
Does it keep time if I switch tabs?
Yes. It works from the time it should end, not by counting ticks, so the clock is right when you come back. The time shows in the tab’s title while it runs.
Can I show it on a projector?
Yes. Press Big screen and only the clock fills the screen, large enough to read from the back of the room. Press Space to pause or start it there, and Escape or Leave big screen to go back.
Is anything saved?
No. The timer runs in your browser and nothing about it is sent to us. Reload the page and it starts fresh. Your Sound choice stays on this device only.
Is it free?
Yes. There’s no sign-up and nothing to install.
Ideas from the Blog
- Brain Break Ideas: 16 Quick Ones to Spin in ClassBrain break ideas for class: movement, calm and silly breaks that take two minutes and need no kit. Put them on a wheel and let a spin choose the next one.
- Math Dice Games for Class: Adding to MultiplyingMath dice games for class and home: quick rounds for adding, place value, multiplying and fractions, by level. Use real dice, or roll them on the projector.
- Classroom Spinner Ideas: Ways to Use a Wheel in ClassClassroom spinner ideas for teachers: class jobs, rewards, math and reading warm-ups, word games and debates, each with a ready-made wheel to spin.
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Math Wheel12 entries
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