6 Great Ways To Use A Visual Time

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Having a visual timer is something that is a game-changer. Kids, when they are younger, have a minimal concept of time. So having something they can visually see when being times for many reasons, is so helpful. There are fewer tantrums and everything. Stoplight Golight is my go-to visual timer that helps with these six following things. 

Visual Timer Stoplight Golight

1 Reading 

Kids sometimes struggle with reading as much as they should. Using Stoplight Golight would allow them to focus on reading and less time watching the clock. Help them to grow their confidence in reading. 

2 Chores

Sometimes kids like to put off chores. So setting up the timer to tell them how long they have to do chores can keep them on task. It helps my daughters to buckle down and even finish their duties before the timer is up. 

3 Brushing Teeth

Kids need to brush their teeth thoroughly. Cavities are no fun, and the best way to keep them away is keeping their teeth clean. Setting up a visual timer like Stoplight Golight will keep them brushing until the light turns green. 

4 Staying In Bed

Between nap times and even bedtime, kids will keep trying to get out of bed. My youngest likes to have every excuse in the book to get up. With a visual timer, she knows unless she has to go to the bathroom, there is no reason to get out of bed. Even helps in the mornings when kids get up way earlier than they should. It will keep them in bed until a reasonable time. 

5 Screen Time

Keeping kids from staring at screens all day can be stressful. My youngest can not tell time, so she can not keep track of how long she has. I try to make sure they have plenty of screen time, but even more time to do things without them. Screen time is a privilege, and they should enjoy it and then go out to play.

6 Timeouts

It is hard for kids to know how long timeouts are. Taking them back and forth and arguing. They ask how long they have to wait. Luckily with a visual timer, they can see when their timeout is up. Then you can sit down and discuss their actions and why it was wrong.  

The visual timer Stoplight Golight helps with all of these things. If you have other ways you think it would be helpful, please comment below.

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Wren

Mother of two beautiful daughters that keep her busy. She also has an eclectic home full of animals. Currently has 2 dogs Trixie (13 yrs old) a terrier mix and Willow (3) an Alaskan Malamute. There are currently 3 cats that own her Cali (16), Catniss EverPurr (4), and Fizzgig a kitten who is the biggest dictator of all. Last, but certainly not least, Morton a chinchilla (10). Wren enjoys home improvement projects and is always doing something on the fly if it is repainting all her cabinets or ripping out the carpets, she enjoys the challenge and loves improving her home. Most people on the internet know her as Leotastic or Leo for short. She streams video games on Twitch and/or Mixer and truly enjoys the community there. In her free time, she plays Dungeons and Dragons with her friends or goes out and sings terrible karaoke.

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Tara Pittman
5 years ago

This is such a useful device. This is something that I need to get for my grandbaby.

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5 years ago

This would have been so helpful back when my kids were little. What a great help for the little ones.

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5 years ago

I can see this method being really helpful in keeping everyone on schedule. It will help establish some good habits!

Amy
Amy
5 years ago

I think this stop and go light is super cool. It would be perfect for my kiddos to use.

Lisa Favre
5 years ago

I love the idea of visual time for brushing teeth! My kiddo hates brushing his teeth and never does it for long enough.

Lisa Joy Thompson
5 years ago

I wish something like this had been around when my kids were younger. It’s so hard to help kids understand the concept of time.

Brianne
5 years ago

I love this for the kids. I may have to get these for the kids for various ideas to teach them about time.

Janis
5 years ago

How fun is that Stoplight Golight. I had 4 in diapers at once, including triplets, and we could have really used one of those. Genius family-friendly product!

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Kathy
5 years ago

This sounds really neat. I love the overall idea of this stoplight. I need to get one of them for my daughters. I think for brushing their teeth would be great.

Heather
5 years ago

I love this idea so much! I have to get one for my kids!

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Sherry
5 years ago

I could have definitely used this when my kids were younger. It was always a hassle to get my son to brush his teeth for the proper length of time.

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This is really cool and so helpful!

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Monica
5 years ago

I need this timer! I have never seen this before and it would be so helpful for my kids!

Myrah Duque
5 years ago

This sounds really amazing. My daughter is 22 now, but this is something she did when she was in her teen. That chair reminds me of hers!

Lyanna Soria
5 years ago

That sounds like a wonderful device to have. I definitely would want one because sometimes my kids often forget to keep track of their time.

Medha
5 years ago

Hey!! I find it quite interesting. I’ll definitely suggest this for my nephew.

Anil Kumar
5 years ago

I like this idea very much. Thanks for sharing the post.

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Totally enjoyable one!! Thanks a lot!

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It’s wonderful idea! Very helpful for kids.

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I think we need one of these for mornings, to keep the toddlers in bed until the sun rises.

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Amar Kumar
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Hey Wren,

You have explored very nicely about this product. The Stoplight Golight Timer is unique in that it is a visual and audible time indicator. Amazing for kids. Thanks for revealing your ideas with us.

With best wishes,

Amar Kumar

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Hello, as a mom and Occupational Therapist for 30 years, this product looks promising. Be sure to pair it with an analogue (not digital) clock so that your child truly understands to passing of time. In my private practice I see children and teens with NO time management skills as they never really understood the concept of time passage.

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