Giant Sand Timer, 20 Minutes

The Giant 20-Minute Sand Timer is built for more sustained focus blocks, when a task demands a real investment of time. This large timer turns twenty minutes — an abstract stretch for a child — into a flow of sand you can follow with your eyes from start to finish.

Who it's for

Twenty minutes suits children ready to stretch their attention span: a longer project, study time, a deeper work period. For an ADHD profile, the sand supports effort when motivation dips; for an anxious child, watching the end approach makes a long stretch far more bearable.

• Study or project period that's more demanding
• Kid-friendly "Pomodoro" work block
• Extended quiet time or sensory rest
• Group cue for a shared activity

How to use it

Flip it when the activity begins and set a clear break for the moment the sand runs out. It structures a therapy session as well as a homework evening. The tough plastic and free-flowing sand are built to last, and the silent, battery-free operation adds no stimulation. Suitable from age 3, with supervision for the youngest. A quiet ally for taming longer stretches of time.

Specifications

• Colour: Light blue
• Dimensions: 6.3 in x 3.15 in (16 cm x 8 cm)
• Available durations: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes (one colour per duration)
• Packaging: Each timer comes in a window box

By Antoine Robillard, founder of Robiii · Updated June 30, 2026