Visual aid for short periods of time and transitions
This sturdy 2-minute hourglass makes time visible and helps children develop a sense of time. Ideal for short tasks or moments where rest, focus or completion are central.

For example, use the 2-minute hourglass for:
- Brushing teeth (recommended brushing time by dentists)
- Encourage speed when eating or dressing
- Wait a moment, relax or complete a task
- Starting moment of a task, as a start-up exercise
- Timely completion of a game round or activity in the classroom

Pedagogical and motor benefits:
- Supports executive functions such as starting, finishing and sustaining
- Stimulates self-regulation and independence
- Helps with transitions between activities
- Makes abstract time concrete and understandable

Play suggestion: Combine this hourglass with the 30 second and 1 minute versions to let children practice estimating, waiting and developing patience. Let them guess: does 2 minutes feel short or long?