Free colorful visual timer perfect for kids and classrooms.
About the Rainbow Timer
Our free rainbow timer features six colorful concentric bands (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) that disappear segment by segment as time passes. Inspired by classic classroom rainbow timers, this digital version provides the same intuitive visual countdown that children and adults love.
Why Rainbow Timers Work
The rainbow timer's color-coded design makes the abstract concept of time concrete and visible. As each color segment disappears, children can see exactly how much time remains. The bright, cheerful colors keep attention focused without creating anxiety, making transitions and timed activities smoother.
Perfect For
- Classrooms - The bright colors capture students' attention and help them understand time remaining
- Kids activities - Toddlers and young children respond well to colorful visuals
- Special education - Visual learners and students with autism benefit from the clear, color-coded countdown
- Transitions - Help children prepare for activity changes with a cheerful, non-threatening countdown
- Therapy sessions - Engaging visual timer for occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA sessions
- Party games - Fun, festive timer for birthday parties and group activities
- Homeschooling - Make timed activities more engaging and fun
- Bedtime routines - Help kids wind down with a visual "time until bed" display
Features
- Six vibrant color bands: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
- Touch and click to set any time up to 60 minutes
- Numbered minute markers for easy reading
- Center knob design mimics physical classroom timers
- Smooth animation as segments disappear
- Audio notification when time completes
- Works on interactive whiteboards, tablets, and phones
- No ads, no sign-up, completely free
How to Use
- Click or drag on the timer to set the duration (up to 60 minutes)
- Click Start or press the spacebar to begin
- Watch the colorful segments disappear clockwise as time passes
- Colors vanish from the outside in (red first, purple last)
- An audio alert plays when time is up
- Click Reset to restore all colors and start again
Tips for Teachers
- Project on your classroom screen or interactive whiteboard
- Use for timed tests, reading time, and independent work
- Great for "clean up time" countdowns
- Set expectations: "When all the colors are gone, we move to the next activity"
- Works well for students who need visual supports