Hourglasses

Hourglasses

What is time? For some, time is money, for others "time heals all wounds". But one thing is certain: "Time flies" and with TimeTEX hourglasses, children can watch this happen in real time. An hourglass is therefore a tried and tested tool for introducing primary school children to time tasks in a playful way. Read on…

What is time? For some, time is money, for others "time heals all wounds". But one thing is certain: "Time flies" and with TimeTEX hourglasses, children can watch this happen in real time. An... read more »
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Hourglasses

What is time? For some, time is money, for others "time heals all wounds". But one thing is certain: "Time flies" and with TimeTEX hourglasses, children can watch this happen in real time. An hourglass is therefore a tried and tested tool for introducing primary school children to time tasks in a playful way. Read on…

Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø
When you need to keep time, you can now make time visible using hourglasses . 1 hourglass each for 30 seconds (black) 1 (blue), 3 (yellow), 5 (green) and 10 (red) minutes. The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end cap. Size: approx. 1+ cm height, 2.5 cm diameter makes time visible coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps 1 hourglass for each 30 secs, 1, 3,...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 1 hourglass for each 30 secs, 1, 3, 5 and 10 minutes

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€7.95 *
Liquid Sand Timer "Contra" Liquid Sand Timer "Contra"
In this fascinating liquid sand timer, the coloured balls don't trickle down the way, rather up the way. The beautifully formed sand timer is made of highly transparent acrylic plastic, filled with water and red granules. The sand timers come in red or blue. The colour cannot be chosen. Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm Running time: approx. 7 minutes the coloured beads do not trickle downwards,...
  • the coloured beads do not trickle downwards, but upwards
  • pretty to look at with a relaxing effect
  • filled with water and red granules

 

€4.95 *
Flüssigkeits-Sanduhr "Lava" Flüssigkeits-Sanduhr "Lava"
Entspannung für Klein und Groß Mit dem entspannenden Liquid Timer Lava kann man Lernstress und Nervosität rasch abbauen. Und das geht ganz einfach. Mann dreht den Becher um und schaut zu, wie das bunte Öl durch die Öffnung tropft. Das fließende Öl erinnert an zähflüssige und warme Lava hat dadurch eine sehr entspannende Wirkung. Die kräftigen Farben sind zudem auch ein echter Hingucker. Der...
  • Entspannung für Klein und Groß
  • Lernstress und Nervosität abbauen
  • ideales Hilfsmittel für die Ruheregel oder im Trainingsraum
  • entspannende Wirkung dank kräftiger Farben
  • tolle Geschenkidee
  • Farbe unverbindlich (pink, rot, blau oder grün)
€8.95 *
Set of Hourglasses "L" 3 pcs., 14.5 cm tall, 5 cm ø (10/15/20 minutes) Set of Hourglasses "L" 3 pcs., 14.5 cm tall, 5 cm ø (10/15/20 minutes)
When you need to keep time, you can now make time visible using larger hourglasses . The size enables good recognition, even from a distance. This set contains three hourglasses for measuring 10 minutes (red), 15 minutes (orange) and 20 minutes (lilac). The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end cap. This makes the sand really easy to see. An indispensable tool in...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • hourglass for 10, 15 and 20 minutes

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€11.90 *
Hourglass Set with Wooden Caps 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø Hourglass Set with Wooden Caps 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø
When you need to keep time, you can now make time visible using hourglasses . The hourglass caps are made of coloured painted wood , which gives them nice feel. The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end cap. This makes the sand really easy to see . An indispensable tool in the classroom and when working independently. The set contains 1 hourglass each for 30 seconds...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 5 different times, 30 seconds to 10 minutes

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€9.95 *
Liquid Sand Timer "Contra Mini" Liquid Sand Timer "Contra Mini"
An amazing sand timer: because the sand, which normally falls down, does not do this at all. Only when you invert the sand timer does it begin to move, but in an upward direction! How is that even possible? The density of the "sand" pellets is lower than that of the surrounding liquid. The specific weight of this artificial sand is lower than the liquid. This beautifully designed sand timer is...
  • sand moves upwards
  • approx. 1 minute running time
  • red or yellow, colours cannot be chosen
€2.95 *
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Liquid Hourglass "Fascination", helix Liquid Hourglass "Fascination", helix
Watch the brightly coloured, small and large droplets as they move. At first there is a wild rush, over time this becomes a constant drip, which gradually gets slower towards the end. It's incredibly soothing, which is why this water clock is great to use during a "break" for pupils or at home simply to calm everything down a bit. This is a nice accessory to have in a classroom or on a desk and...
  • the rather different "water clock"
  • helix timer available in different colours
  • for breaks or relaxation
€7.95 * €5.95 *
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Hourglass Set 3 pcs., 14.5 cm high, 5 cm ø (1 time unit) Hourglass Set 3 pcs., 14.5 cm high, 5 cm ø (1 time unit)
When you need to keep time, you can now make time visible using larger hourglasses . The size enables good recognition, even from a distance. Each set contains 3 hourglasses for one time duration . The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end cap. This makes the sand really easy to see . An indispensable tool in the classroom and in independent work. Size: approx. 14.5...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 3 hourglasses for the same amount of time

 

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From €11.90 *
Liquid Hourglass "Fascination", fairy dust Liquid Hourglass "Fascination", fairy dust
The glitter storm for relaxation Experience the relaxing effect of these glittering water clocks! The fine particles of glitter inside create a real glitter storm as soon as the clock is inverted. These elegant water clocks come in different colours: blue for a brilliant blue swirl of colour, silver for a glittering starry night-sky effect, and gold that swirls like lively gold rain. Depending...
  • fascinating visual impact
  • calming effect
  • relaxing and boosts concentration
  • colour not guaranteed

 

€12.90 *
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Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø (1 time unit) Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø (1 time unit)
When you need to keep time, you can now use our hourglasses to make time visible Each set contains 5 hourglasses for one time duration. The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end caps. Size: approx. 10 cm height, 2.5 cm ø makes time visible coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps 5 hourglasses for the same amount of time
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 5 hourglasses for the same amount of time

 

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€7.95 * From €3.56 *
Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm tall, 2.5 cm ø "Handwashing Time 30 Secs" Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 10 cm tall, 2.5 cm ø "Handwashing Time 30 Secs"
When you need to keep time, you can now use our hourglasses to make time visible Each set contains 5 hourglasses for one time duration. The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the end caps. Size: approx. 10 cm height, 2.5 cm diameter makes time visible coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps 5 hourglasses with a 30 second timer Instructions for thorough...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 5 hourglasses with a 30 second timer

 

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€7.95 *
Set "Timer + Display", 7 pcs. Set "Timer + Display", 7 pcs.
The time is reliably displayed and calculated thanks to three great products from this set, making it perfect for the classroom. Timer "Automatic" compact with magnet, red #61970 This backwards-running clock shows your pupils how much time they have left to hand in or finish their work, to the minute. It is easy to handle and works without batteries. clock face like that of a real clock no...

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  • Timer "Automatic" compact with magnet
  • TimeTEX timer "silent" L, 19 cm diameter with traffic light clock face
  • Hourglass set 5 parts, 10 cm high, 2.5 cm ø
€60.80 * €49.90 *
TimeTEX "Fascination" Liquid Hourglass, tracks TimeTEX "Fascination" Liquid Hourglass, tracks
In these fascinating liquid hourglasses, time passes by means of small coloured droplets that move slowly through the set paths of the plastic body. The funny and unusual shapes not only appeal to young and old, it is also relaxing to watch the drops on their way down . Dimensions : approx. 128 mm height Running time : approx. 1 minute time runs out by means of small drops of colour pretty to...
  • time runs out by means of small drops of colour
  • pretty to look at with a relaxing effect
  • Drops move through the predetermined paths

 

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€8.95 *
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Mega Hourglass 16cm high, 7 cm ø Mega Hourglass 16cm high, 7 cm ø
When you need to keep time , you can now make time visible using mega hourglasses . The hourglasses are large enough to be clearly visible from a distance and for children to use them without a problem. The sand inside is the same colour as the case cover/base and is therefore very easy to see . Due to the hexagonal plastic base/cover, the hourglasses do not roll off the table and can be...
  • hexagonal base/cover prevents rolling
  • the sand inside is highly visible as it is dyed in the same colour as the cover
  • protective plastic tube encloses the hourglass body

 

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Giga 30cm Hourglass for demonstrations Giga 30cm Hourglass for demonstrations
These Giga hourglasses are a proven means of visualising time and they can also be clearly seen from the back row of the classroom . The sand is dyed in the colour of the casing cover/base and therefore is easier to detect visually . Due to the hexagonal plastic base/cover, the hourglasses do not roll off the table and can be stacked to save space . The hourglass body is enclosed by a...
  • hexagonal base/cover prevents rolling
  • the sand inside is highly visible as it is dyed in the same colour as the cover
  • protective plastic tube encloses the hourglass body


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From €29.90 *
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Hourglass XL 12 cm height, 6.5 cm ø Hourglass XL 12 cm height, 6.5 cm ø
When you need to keep time, you can now use our hourglasses to make time visible. The hourglasses are large enough to be clearly visible from a distance and for children's small hands to use them without a problem. The sand inside is the same colour as the case cover/base and is therefore very easy to see. Due to the hexagonal plastic base/cover, the hourglasses do not roll off the table and...
  • 6-sided base/cover prevents rolling
  • The sand inside is highly visible as it is dyed in the same colour as the cover
  • Protective plastic tube encloses the hourglass body

 

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From €9.95 *
Set Mega Hourglass 16cm high, 7 cm ø, 4 pcs. Set Mega Hourglass 16cm high, 7 cm ø, 4 pcs.
When you need to keep time, you can now use our hourglasses to make time visible. The hourglasses are large enough to be clearly visible from a distance and for children to use them without a problem. The sand inside is the same colour as the case cover/base and is therefore very easy to see . An indispensable tool in the classroom and when working independently. This set contains hourglasses...
  • Hexagonal base/cover prevents rolling
  • The sand inside is highly visible as it is dyed in the same colour as the cover
  • 1 hourglass each for 3, 5, 10 and 15 minutes

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€44.90 *
Set of Hourglasses XL 12 cm height, 6.5 cm ø Set of Hourglasses XL 12 cm height, 6.5 cm ø
When you need to keep time, you can now use our hourglasses to make time visible. The hourglasses are large enough to be clearly visible from a distance and for children's small hands to use them without a problem. The sand inside is the same colour as the case cover/base and is therefore very easy to see. Due to the hexagonal plastic base/cover, the hourglasses do not roll off the table and...
  • 6-sided base/cover prevents rolling
  • the sand inside is highly visible as it is dyed in the same colour as the cover
  • protective plastic tube encloses the hourglass body

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€39.90 *
Hourglass Set 20 pcs., 9 cm high, 2.5 cm ø, in a box Hourglass Set 20 pcs., 9 cm high, 2.5 cm ø, in a box
This sand timer set comes in a practical transparent plastic box for mobile use in the school. This can make different periods of time visible to pupils. The set contains 4 hourglasses each for 30 seconds (black) 1 (blue), 3 (yellow), 5 (green) and 10 (red) minutes. The sand in the sand timer is in the same colour as the cap on the end, making it easy to recognise. Sand timer set 20 pcs. in...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 4 hourglasses for each 30 secs, 1, 3, 5 and 10 minutes

 

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€37.90 *
Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 15 cm high, 5.5 cm ø, in a box Hourglass Set 5 pcs., 15 cm high, 5.5 cm ø, in a box
When you need to keep time, you can now make time visible using hourglasses. 1 hourglass each for 30 seconds (black) 1 (blue), 3 (yellow), 5 (green) and 10 (red) minutes. The hourglasses are filled with coloured sand in the colour of the hour glass. Size: approx. 15 cm height, 5.5 cm diameter, in a box makes time visible coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps 1 hourglass for each 30...
  • makes time visible
  • coloured sand, in the same colours as the end caps
  • 1 hourglass for each 30 secs, 1, 3, 5 and 10 minutes

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€37.90 *

 

How do hourglasses work?

An hourglass consists of two glass containers that are connected by a narrow opening. One of the glasses contains sand, which slowly trickles through the opening into the other glass. The speed at which the sand runs off depends on the size of the grains of sand and the gradient of the opening. The time can be measured by simply turning the hourglass over and letting the sand flow from one glass into the other.

Why are hourglasses ideal for children?

Anyone who works with younger children in particular knows that children have their own feeling of time and like to do things at their own pace. In principle, this is right, but developing and strengthening children's sense of time is important for their personal development. Hourglasses can be very helpful for children. They give pupils a fixed time frame and provide structure and security.

Through the transparent glass of the hourglass, you can see exactly how the coloured sand runs off in real time. In this way, they learn step by step how to complete tasks within a set period of time. What's more, unlike a time clock, they can turn the hourglass over themselves and thus control the time measurement independently.

Another big advantage is that completing a task while the timer is running is a fun challenge. This makes it particularly exciting and adds an extra fun factor. It's an easy way to boost your pupils' motivation. And, at the same time, children learn to estimate how long they need for certain tasks. This also boosts their self-confidence and encourages self-reflection. Teachers can use the practical tools to set the break time, for example, so that pupils can see for themselves when lessons start again. This prevents lengthy discussions with pupils about whether the break is really over. Teachers can also use our "mega hourglass" in XXL format, which is 16 cm high and has a running time of 15, to set a time frame for quiet work. All this helps pupils to develop a sense of time in a playful way. The hourglass can therefore also be ideally combined with a signal transmitter & rest signals.

For all these reasons, it is a clear recommendation for teachers, educators and parents to use hourglasses as a tool to help children develop and strengthen their own sense of time.

Games and activities with hourglasses

There are many games and activities that can be played with hourglasses to develop children's sense of time. For example, children can try to complete a task before the sand has completely run out. The hourglass can just as easily be used at home for homework.

An even more playful option could be an hourglass-relay-race-game. To do this, divide the children into teams and place hourglasses with different running times at different stations in the classroom. Each team has to complete a station and complete a task within the given hourglass time before moving on to the next station. The team that completes the tasks the fastest and successfully runs through the most stations wins the relay race! This game not only promotes time management and teamwork, but also provides plenty of excitement and fun!

What types of hourglasses are there?

Just as there is generally a large selection of teaching materials for elementary school, there are also very different types of hourglasses in many different colours, sizes and optionally with great effects, depending on the intended use. Our paradoxical "Contra" hourglass is definitely an eye-catcher, a very special model: the sand in the liquid hourglass trickles upwards rather than downwards within seven minutes. This is particularly fascinating for the little ones and attracts their attention. This striking physical phenomenon makes this model exceptional.

As a further eye-catcher, we have colourful hourglasses for children in our range. Both the case and the sand are available in different colours, depending on the model. In the past, hourglasses were often made of wood or brass. Today, the preferred materials are robust plastic combined with real glass or sturdy acrylic glass. Their running time varies from 30 seconds to several minutes. This is why we at TimeTEX have individual hourglasses as well as sets in our range. Our hourglass sets are supplied in a practical plastic case. This is not only helpful for storage, but also ideal for transportation to school or kindergarten, for example. That is why our 20-piece hourglass set is our bestseller. It contains relatively small hourglasses for children, in blue, black, yellow, green and red, which are already familiar to the young target group from board games, for example.

At TimeTEX you will also find other eye-catchers such as our unique colour play hourglass made of glass, which is equipped with a large light-emitting diode. It impresses with its fascinating light effects, which attract children and are guaranteed to prevent boredom. The ten minutes it takes for the hourglass to run through will fly by.

Our large "Giga hourglass" is particularly versatile and is for example available in a 30-minute version. Just like our "XL hourglass", which you can also buy as a set.

How do you choose the perfect hourglass for children?

When choosing an hourglass for children, it is important to consider the size of the hourglasses, the time and the design. Larger hourglasses can be easily seen by all children in the classroom and are ideal for use in schools or kindergartens.

The turnaround time should match the requirements of the activity for which it is being used. For example, a longer cycle time may be suitable for group work or silent work, while a shorter cycle time can be used for short exercises or games. The design of the hourglass should be appealing and child-friendly to attract the children's attention and interest.

Why are TimeTEX hourglasses particularly suitable for use in elementary school?

At elementary school, many pupils are probably still used to being able to take as long as they want to do everything at home. However, this is impossible to implement in a class of over 20 pupils. To ensure structured lessons, good time management is a must. Children should slowly develop their own sense of time and, ideally, their own time management. And you can easily train this with the help of colourful timepieces such as hourglasses, which is particularly practical if the little ones have not yet fully mastered the normal clock. Our larger hourglasses are ideal for use at school. When they are placed on the desk, they are also clearly visible to pupils in the last row. The colourful design attracts the attention of primary school pupils and is very appealing. You are sure to keep the attention of your pupils.

Our recommendation: Hourglass sets are perfect forgroup work at school, as each group has its own timer. You should therefore definitely use them in everyday school life. Buy high quality TimeTEX hourglasses at low prices now.

How does the hourglass become a helpful companion in everyday life?

Our hourglasses can be used in a variety of ways, not only at school but also in everyday life, for example in the bathroom to practise brushing teeth thoroughly. A three-minute hourglass can also be very helpful when used as an egg timer to cook the perfect breakfast egg. At least if you like your eggs soft-boiled. The timers with a longer time frame can also be used as a tea timer. Our products are therefore also ready for use in the kitchen.

Hourglasses are also a useful all-rounder outside the kitchen: in the bathroom, for example. After all, you should brush your teeth for at least three minutes at a time. But most children probably have no real idea of this yet. After all, it's a well-known fact that things you might not like doing take longer and longer. Now you could set a simple timer as a solution. But that's not exactly exciting. A three-minute hourglass as a stopwatch, which the little ones can operate themselves, is much more interesting. And they have something to watch while their teeth are being brushed. They also internalise how long they need to brush to have healthy teeth. Another practical side effect: parents are spared the discussion as to whether their children have really brushed their teeth for the required three minutes.

Our products can also be helpful to practise hand washing. The timer should always be ready for use and clearly visible at the edge of the sink. This makes it easy to internalise how to measure time. You can see exactly how long it takes to soap your hands well and then wash them thoroughly. Our hourglasses for children can therefore also be used in kindergarten to teach hygiene.

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