2 Minute Timer – Visual Countdown with Alarm
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Keys: Space start/pause, R reset, + / − one minute, F focus. Shortcuts work when the timer is focused.
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth for two minutes, and a visual countdown makes that much easier for kids to stick with. Prop up a phone or tablet, press Start, and brush until the ring is empty. Two minutes also works for a speed tidy, a quick journal prompt, or a short stretch between meetings.
Ways to use this timer
- Brushing teeth for the full two minutes, especially with kids
- A two-minute speed tidy of a desk or room
- Steeping green tea, which often takes two to three minutes
Questions
How do I get my child to brush for two minutes?
Let them start the timer themselves and watch the ring shrink. Switching sides of the mouth each time the ring passes a quarter helps them cover every area.
What is the two-minute rule?
It is a productivity idea: if a task takes less than two minutes, do it now. A two-minute timer keeps those small tasks from growing.
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