All About Sand Timers

Invented long before mechanical clocks, sand timers are now primarily used for home decor. Sand timer being the traditional clock cannot be compared to the digitalized clock now but it is majorly used as a product of home décor and in the recreational aspect in today’s time. They are one of the most sought after decorative items which keeps us connected to the past and it also gives a rustic appeal to the place. Sand timers are made of materials like brass, wood etc. and are popular worldwide because of its easy to care nature.

Sand timers- educate and entertain

• Sand timers are effective tools to use in education sector as well. Teachers can use these timers to help students manage their time for projects, tests and assignments, and also help them in planning for the remaining amount of time before they have to move on to something else.
• At home, you can use sand timers to help your children move along with simple activities, or even to set a specific time for tasks like reading or quickly answering questions which will entertain the kids and work will be done too.
• Sand timers can be very useful for chess players as it will help assess the time quickly.

Sand timers have many benefits. They can:

• Improve children’s focus on various tasks. When they finish an activity, using a sand timer, children can see the time passing and can use their time in a better way
• Give children an understanding of value of time and its significance. When using a sand timer, children can see the time remaining without having to figure out the hands on a clock—brushing their teeth or packing their bags, for instance.
• Teach the concept of "How much longer?" Children can look at a sand timer and know for themselves "how much longer" without having to ask, say for instance knowing they have only a few minutes left to clean up their rooms.
• Help children who have difficulty in transition from one activity to another to expect and get ready for the change. If children know that an activity is over, they can begin to prepare themselves to switch to a new task.

Sand timers are used as an eye catching piece at home or offices and along with the recreational benefits; they are also used for imparting the importance of time to kids which help them in a long journey of life.

Rishi Gupta works with Ram Parshad Ram Chand (Handicrafts), One of the prominent Brass Statues Manufacturers in Delhi. The company deals in Brass Decorative Products.