1. A COUNTDOWN TIMER HAS MANY PRACTICAL USES Improve time management, increase productivity with daily tasks and more Examples: taking tests, managing playtime, bedtime, setting timeouts and making sure they brush their teeth long enough. Excellent tool to help children understand the passage of time visually. Recommended for parents and all teachers, especially special education and K-12 teachers. 2. PERFECT FOR ALL ABILITIES The countdown clock can help those with special needs. When the time is up, the 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 MORE PLACEMENT OPTIONS 1) Features two powerful magnetic back panels making it ideal for placing on refrigerators, ovens, tool cabinets, whiteboards and more 2) The two foldable legs on the bottom can be opened for placement on flat surfaces such as desks and countertops. 3) Easy to mount on the wall. 4. EASY TO USE Simply turn the control knob clockwise to expand the red disc, making 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 counterclockwise to the desired time.