The Hourglass is a visual timer that shows time passing as sand flows from the top to the bottom. It’s a simple and effective way to let students see how much time they have left during an activity, presentation, or assignment.
How it works:
Add the Hourglass to your board
The hourglass appears with a default time setting and two buttons: Play and Reset.
Set the time
Click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner to open the settings.
Choose any time between 1 and 60 minutes.
Start, pause, or reset
Press the Play button to start the timer. The sand begins moving from the top to the bottom.
You can pause at any time.
Use the Reset button to return the hourglass to its full state.
Choose a sound
When time is up, a sound will play.
In the settings, you can pick from different sounds such as a buzzer, bell, alarm, guitar, gong, or even playful sounds like Jingle Bells or Steamboat.
You can also select No sound if you prefer the timer to run silently.
💡Tip: The Hourglass is especially helpful for younger students or those who benefit from a strong visual cue. Try using it during short independent tasks, group rotations, or games to keep energy up and transitions smooth.