1.A COUNTDOWN TIMER HAS MANY PRACTICAL USES Improve time management, increase productivity with daily tasks, and more! Examples: test taking, managing playtime, bedtime routines, setting timeouts, and making sure teeth are brushed long enough. Excellent tool to help children understand the passage of time visually. Recommended for parents and all teachersespecially special education and K-12 teachers. 2.PERFECT FOR ALL ABILITIES The countdown clock can help those with special needs. As the time elapses, the bright red disc disappears. The visual design aspect of this timer helps ease transitions and encourages independence and increased productivity for people of all abilities. 3.SMALLER FOOTPRINT WITH MULTIPLE PLACEMENT OPTIONS 1) Features two powerful magnetic backing panels making it ideal to place on refrigerators, ovens, utility cabinets, whiteboards, and more! 2) The two foldable legs on the bottom can open up for placement on flat surfaces like desks and countertops. 3) Easily wall mounted. 4.EASY TO USE Simply turn the control knob clockwise to expand the bright red diskmaking it easy to see the time count down visually. Note: To activate the timer before each use, turn the control knob clockwise to the 55-minute position, then turn it counterclockwise to the desired time.