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Traffic Light Timer

Free traffic light timer for classrooms. Run green, amber and red phases for behaviour routines, transitions, tidy-up time and independent work.

Why teachers use it

Use traffic light timer instantly in class

Run classroom transitions and behaviour routines with a traffic light timer. Green means go, amber means wrap up and red means stop — a visual system students understand instantly without repeated teacher instructions.

Popular classroom uses

  • Signal tidy-up and transition phases visually
  • Manage independent work time with colour cues
  • Support SEND pupils who benefit from non-verbal reminders

Where traffic light timer fits in your lessons

Traffic Light Timer is a free, no-login timers & management tools tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for lesson pacing, classroom transitions, independent work timing, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.

Great for

  • lesson pacing
  • classroom transitions
  • independent work timing
  • full-screen board display
  • PE lessons
  • warm-up stations

Use it during

  • settling the class
  • timed activities
  • pack-away transitions
  • independent practice
  • plenary wrap-up

What teachers like about it

Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.

Keeps timing visible to everyone, which helps pacing and encourages student independence.

It is quick to launch, so you can use traffic light timer the moment you need it in a lesson.

It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.

Traffic Light Timer FAQ

Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.

What do the colours mean?

Green means continue working, amber means start finishing your current task, and red means stop and look to the teacher.

Can I adjust how long each colour lasts?

Yes. You can set custom durations for green, amber and red to match your routine.

Is it good for younger classes?

Yes. The traffic light system is familiar to most pupils and reduces the need for repeated verbal reminders.

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