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"Most timers have at least one thing in common: they display numbers as they count down. VisiTimer, however, does things a little differently. Instead of showing numbers, VisiTimer gradually reveals an image with a sweeping radial motion similar to the movement of the arm of a clock. It's a great choice both for kids and for adults who do better with visual representations than with numbers."

"Kiddie Countdown is the activity timer that makes it really easy for you to help your children to keep track of time"

full screen count up or count down

"Want to be a tester? Routinely is a visual communication aide that lets you build routines based on pictures. With Routinely you can: Create routines based on simple tasks or choices using a gorgeous set of built in illustrations or use your own (our current set of illustrations is limited at this point, but we will add more soon) Take photos with your camera or import them from your photo library Set routines to start at particular times of the day Add timers to your tasks and choices Manage the pictures you have added to Routinely separately from your photo library Lock Routinely to switch from an add/edit mode to a simpler routine flow mode"

"What's the Pomodoro Technique? Basically, it's a method of working, invented by an Italian in the 1980s. You work for 25 minutes, than take a 5-minute break, and then continue working for another 25 minutes. The work intervals are called "pomodoros" (Italian for tomato, and based on the tomato-shaped timer often used). Every four pomodoros you take a longer break (15-20 minutes). And for every accomplished work period you can reward yourself with an "x.""

thanks, Cindi. I'll use this in upcoming workshops. Nick