1. A COUNTDOWN TIMER HAS MANY PRACTICAL USES Improve time management, increase productivity with daily tasks and more Examples: test taking, managing playtime, bedtime, setting timeouts, and ensuring teeth are brushed long enough. Excellent tool to help children visually understand the passage of time. Recommended for parents and all teachers, especially special education and K-12 teachers. 2. PERFECT FOR ALL ABILITIES The countdown clock can help people with special needs. As time runs out, the bright red disk disappears. The visual design aspect of this timer helps facilitate transitions and encourages independence and increased productivity for people of all abilities. 3. SMALLER FOOTPRINT WITH MULTIPLE PLACEMENT OPTIONS 1) Has two powerful magnetic back panels making it ideal for placement on refrigerators, ovens, lockers, whiteboards, and more 2) The two foldable legs on the bottom can be opened for placement on flat surfaces such as desks and countertops. 3) Easy to mount on the wall. 4. EASY TO USE Simply turn the control knob clockwise to expand the bright red disk, making it easy to visually see time count down. Note: To activate the timer before each use, turn the control knob clockwise to the 55-minute position, then turn counter-clockwise to the desired time.