{"product_id":"traffic-light-countdown-timer","title":"Traffic Light Timer for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Time’s up” still feels like it comes out of nowhere, even after you’ve warned them twice. Set the Traffic Light Timer together before the activity starts: your child watches the light change and sees the end coming. When it’s time to stop, you both point to the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"ck-product-story-image\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/5038\/2920\/files\/clarikind-traffic-light-timer-parent-transition-solution-optimized.png?v=1792960809\" alt=\"Parent and child using the Clarikind traffic light timer to make the end of screen time visible\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;margin:0 auto;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen, amber, red: no surprises\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, amber, red\u003c\/strong\u003e: children follow the colour as the activity comes to an end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe light gives the warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: they see the end before it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clear screen-time signal\u003c\/strong\u003e: agree the time before the tablet goes on, then point to the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact minutes for older kids\u003c\/strong\u003e: the digital display shows the time left for homework blocks or chores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e: one timer for every part of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"ck-product-story-image\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/5038\/2920\/files\/clarikind-traffic-light-timer-kids-lifestyle-optimized.png?v=1792960801\" alt=\"Child using the Clarikind traffic light countdown timer during homework, with a clear visual time cue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;margin:0 auto;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree the time together \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e the activity starts, then set the countdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the timer where your child can see it without asking you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the light turns red, point to it and move to the next step you planned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this format\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen, amber and red show the end coming, even before a child can read the digital countdown. Agree what happens next together, and set the volume before you use it for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"ck-product-comparison\" style=\"margin:36px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTraffic Light Timer or a sudden spoken “time’s up”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTraffic Light Timer for Kids compared with a sudden spoken “time’s up”.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;background:#eaf4ee;color:#173d30;\"\u003eClarikind\u003cbr\u003eTraffic Light Timer for Kids\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;\"\u003eA sudden spoken “time’s up”\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;\"\u003eBefore the finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;background:#f3f9f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, amber and red show the approaching end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;\"\u003eThe ending is announced in words\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;\"\u003eTime detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;background:#f3f9f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital countdown alongside the colour cue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;\"\u003eAsk how many minutes remain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;text-align:left;\"\u003eRepeat use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;background:#f3f9f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable timer for everyday routines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border:1px solid #dce6e1;\"\u003eRepeat the spoken warning each time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"ck-product-guide-link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-use-traffic-light-timer-kids\"\u003eHow to Use a Traffic Light Timer for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarikind","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54132805075272,"sku":"14:193;200007763:201336100","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/5038\/2920\/files\/clarikind-traffic-light-countdown-timer-black-gmc-main-optimized.png?v=1792960816","url":"https:\/\/clarikind.com\/products\/traffic-light-countdown-timer","provider":"Clarikind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}