Timer mode
Set a countdown with preset times or adjust the duration by one minute and ten second steps.
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Timer and stopwatch tool
A free classroom timer and stopwatch for countdowns, elapsed time, laps, quick challenges and classroom routines.
Stopwatch mode
Count up from zero when students are measuring elapsed time or timing a classroom challenge.
Laps
Save lap times during stopwatch mode and keep recent results visible for comparison.
Classroom display
Use the large display, progress bar, status messages and fullscreen option on a classroom screen.
What the tool does
The timer and stopwatch tool gives teachers and students a clear timing display for countdowns, elapsed time and timed classroom activities.
- switch between countdown timer and stopwatch modes
- choose 1, 3, 5, 10 or 15 minute timer presets
- adjust the timer by minutes or seconds
- start, pause and reset the current timer or stopwatch
- record stopwatch laps and clear lap results
How teachers use it
Open it when students need a visible time limit, a shared elapsed-time model or a quick way to compare lap times.
- set a short countdown for warm-ups, fluency tasks or transitions
- use stopwatch mode to measure how long a task takes
- save laps when comparing repeated attempts or group results
- show elapsed and remaining time while discussing time language
Why it is useful
A visible timer supports classroom routines and helps students connect time passing to elapsed time language.
- makes countdowns and count-ups easy to see
- supports elapsed time discussions before written questions
- works beside time, data and classroom challenge activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the timer and stopwatch tool free?
Yes. Teachers, students and families can open the timer and stopwatch tool in a browser for free.
Can it count down and count up?
Yes. Timer mode counts down from a chosen duration, and stopwatch mode counts up from zero.
Can it record laps?
Yes. Stopwatch mode can save lap times and keep recent laps visible until they are cleared.
Does it score student answers?
No. It is an open classroom timing tool, not a scored practice activity or student-tracking page.