Structure and independence in longer activities
This sturdy 30-minute hourglass makes time visible and predictable. Ideal for children who benefit from clarity and stability during longer tasks or rest periods. This hourglass helps to strengthen the sense of time and promotes independence.

Perfect for use with:
- Doing homework or working independently in class
- Limiting screen time or reading time (“half an hour more and then stop”)
- Waiting moments or quiet activities, such as crafting or building
- Use alongside a time timer for children who require visual support
- Children with autism or ADHD, who benefit from freedom of choice and predictability

Let children think for themselves: how much time do you think you need for this task? By choosing between 10, 15, 20 or 30 minute hourglasses, for example, you give them a sense of control and ownership.

Educational benefits:
- Supports self-regulation and independent work
- Makes long periods of time visual and understandable
- Provides structure for transitions and concentration tasks
- Helps children make choices and take responsibility

Play suggestion: Let children estimate in advance how long something will take them, and use the hourglass as a mirror for their own planning – “Did they manage within the chosen time?”