This product looks pretty simple but is actually a great tool for parents and teachers. This unique soft plush animal has a timer embedded in its belly. A great tool for teaching time management, reward good behavior with a set amount of TV time or computer time, help children take turns, assist in transitions between activities, and even measure time out periods. One foot is embroidered "time's up" and the other is embroidered "time out" Approx. 12 inches tall. Standard timer built into the Lamb's belly. Can be set for 1 to 60 minutes and rings when time is up.
Great for:
- A "time out" or cooling off period
- Rewards like 30 minutes of playing video games
- Setting time limits on activities like watching TV
- Helps with transitions of activities: 15 minutes before bedtime
- Taking Turns: Each child get 5 minutes with the toy that is being argued over
Teaches the concept of time. Young children do not understand the difference between 3 minutes and 3 hours. These cute stuffed animal timers make the abstract idea of time into something they can see, hear and touch.