How Visual Learners Can Benefit From Time Timer
Time Timer from its origin was designed to “show” the passage of time through the use of a colored disk. This makes it an incredible useful tool for visual learners of any age and ability.
Organization Spotlight: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Today we want to share some information about an organization we are proud to support at Time Timer: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati has been around for over 100 years. For those many years they have been educating and entertaining audiences and students all over the city of Cincinnati, Ohio (and now the country thanks to virtual options!).
The History of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
The beginning of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati started back in 1919 with Helen Schuster-Martin in the Schuster Martin School of Drama. Helen was a member of the Junior League of Cincinnati and launched The Junior League Players to share her passion and expertise of live theatre as entertainment for children. Helen directed their first production in the early 1920s. From the original idea of The Junior League Players, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati launched as an independent nonprofit organization in 1947. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and the Junior League of Cincinnati have continued to maintain a close partnership with each other over the past 100 years.
Mission Statement
The mission of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is,
“To educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.”
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offers many different programs within their organization. The program Time Timer works to support is The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour (TCT on Tour) brings an opportunity for children from diverse backgrounds to not only experience professional theatre, but to explore, discuss and engage with the tough topics (and some fun ones) that will help them become the people who bring more kindness and respect into this world. Children are our future and TCT on Tour is one way that we are investing in helping educators and families have the hard conversations that will empower the next generation.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati MainStage Performances
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati MainStage offers performances at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH. They are family-friendly professional productions. They offer performances during the week for school audiences to attend as well as weekend performances for the public! This program is a great first opportunity to expose a child to the wonderful world of live theatre. You can view on their website what performances they offer and how to purchase tickets.
Don’t live in the Cincinnati, OH area? The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offer virtual shows as well! You can explore what options they offer on their website here.
Sharing the Magic of Live Theatre with Many
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offers many programs such as in the classroom or over the summer in camp form. They offer students the opportunity to express themselves while learning about all the elements of live theatre.
They also offer sensory friendly performances for children of all ages and abilities. They bring live theatre to every child that is excited and interested in it.
To learn more about all the programs The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati has to offer, visit their website at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/
Resources for Teachers
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offers many resources for educators. If you are interested in learning more about TCT and accessing the resources they offer, you can find them HERE.
Time Timer is proud to support this incredible and inclusive organization bringing live theatre to children of all ages and abilities!
ADHD in Women: How It Presents Differently Than in Men
When it comes to neurological disorders, everyone’s experience differs. This is especially true of ADHD, where the intensity of attention deficits can vary from person to person.
In the case of ADHD, one’s experience and symptoms can also differ based on sex. If you are wondering just how ADHD differs between males and females, then read on.
How to Encourage Independent Play for Toddlers
Playtime is one of the best ways to encourage independence in young children. Independent play is a great way to support your toddler to develop curiosity and confidence, learn about problem-solving, and foster their abundant creativity and imagination.
Using Time Timer to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2023
To help you on your fitness journey, we here at Time Timer recommend some of our products that will fit right in during your workout, whether it is at home or in a larger gym setting.
Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year with Time Timer
“New Year, new me.”
This phrase is repeated often around New Year’s Day, and it is pretty much a certified cliché at this point to declare that a new you will be emerging in the new year.
However, do not let that distract from the fact that plenty of people are taking their New Year’s Resolutions seriously. Will you be one of these people?
The key is to get a jump-start on your new-year goals sooner rather than later, so planning ahead to be more productive in the new year can ensure that there will indeed be a new you. Read on for some of our tips for effectively planning for new-year productivity.
Get a Handle on Procrastination with an “Anti-Planner”
Procrastination tends to stem from feeling overwhelmed by what you have planned for yourself. Having to get work done and arrange to do said work are consequences of setting goals, but procrastination and negative thinking are not.
However, so many people struggle with procrastination, distraction, lost motivation, and boredom when it comes to facing down difficult tasks ahead.
This is where an anti-planner can be of use.
Dani Donavan’s Anti-Planner book can guide you through your New Year’s resolution by offering fun, unconventional, and ultimately helpful solutions designed to directly address the negative emotions and behaviors, such as stress and avoidance, that impede new-you progress.
Track Your Progress to Stay Honest with Yourself
Whether your goal requires daily action or is just a weekly activity, logging your progress can be a good way to stay focused.
It is also a good way to stay honest with yourself. It can be easy to fall into a routine of going through the motions without actually improving much.
Keep a journal to record your thoughts and whether you think you are getting ahead or falling behind. A daily “honesty test” can help you focus on what you need to do to reach your goal, and discourage any slacking or self-deception.
For example, if you want to learn a new language, then testing yourself on a frequent basis is a great way to see whether you are actually meeting your goal, or are just fulfilling an obligation you set on New Year’s Day.
Make Sure You Carve Out the Time to Focus on Your Goal
A Time Timer product can be great for this. If you want to do thirty minutes of yoga a day in your living room, then setting up a visual timer in the room can be the motivator you need to stick to your half-hour yoga session.
This is a great way to cut out distractions and the urge to just stop and do something else. By telling yourself, “I am going to do [goal-directed activity] until the red disk runs out”, you will be much more likely to stick with your goals.
A great Time Timer product for conquering the New Year is the Time Timer PLUS 120 Minute MAKE TIME Edition visual timer, which comes with a durable and portable visual timer as well as a notepad that is specifically designed for helping you get the most out of your time, day in and day out.
More Great Time Management Products from Time Timer
Time Timer products have been essential for creating success in homes and classrooms around the world, with a variety of uses for Time Timer products for people with special needs.
Check out the rest of the Time Timer products, which includes the Time Timer Wash, a great handwashing aid for creating a healthier school or home environment.
Holiday Cooking with Time Timer (plus a bonus cookie recipe!)
Time Timer visual timers are a welcome addition to the kitchen, especially for holiday cooking. Here are our top product picks, plus a bonus cookie recipe.
The Best Ways to Help Children Transition to Winter Break
As children transition into winter break, the schedule change can cause chaos. In today’s blog post we are discussing some ways to support children as they transition to winter break. Here’s to a stress-free and happy holiday break!
Time Blindness and ADHD
Whether it is at home or in school, one of the biggest obstacles to a productive day facing people with ADHD is time management.
There are many ways in which time can create problems for people with ADHD, and one of the biggest issues for people with ADHD is “time blindness”.
What Is Time Blindness?
Time blindness refers to an undeveloped sense of the passage of time, so that the present, “now”, tends to be the main focus of one’s sense of time, with the past and future being out of view.
Time blindness can also refer to difficulty in estimating how long a task will take.
Many people feel time passing, even if the sense of how much time has passed is not entirely precise. Anyone with memories of sitting through a particularly uninteresting class will remember how 5 minutes can feel like 50 minutes.
However, many people with ADHD have difficulty telling whether time is passing at all. This can make test-taking, getting ready in the morning, trying to finish a project by a deadline, really, virtually any time-oriented task, a unique struggle.
For children and adults alike, time blindness can be a serious hindrance to flourishing.
Because of time blindness, a student may lag behind in school, hurting the chances of getting into a good college down the line, or just missing out on a well-rounded education in general.
Adults who show up to work and meetings late may be at risk of losing their jobs or not advancing, career-wise, as they ought to be.
To prevent these issues, people with ADHD need time-management tools to help them stay on track. Luckily, Time Timer offers time-management solutions that are specifically tailored for those with ADHD.
How Time Timer Products Help with Time Blindness
Time Timer offers visual timers that come in many sizes and forms, from a wristwatch that can be great for discreet time-management on the go or in public, to a dry erase board that fits a visual timer.
Visual time-telling can be a game-changer for anyone who struggles with time blindness. This is especially true with our patented red-disk design, made iconic by our Original Visual Timer.
With the elapsing disk unique to Time Timer products, users get a better visual sense of just how much time has passed than when using a traditional clock.
This is because the red disk provides an immediate visual update as to how much time has passed, and how much time is left, in a certain task. Check out our Time Timer MOD visual timers to see how design and style can make using a visual timer an exciting and—crucially—visually interesting time-management tool.
By having a consistent reminder of the passing of time, represented visually, anxiety about time blindness will be relieved, and productivity, punctuality, and progress will become the norm.
More Great Time Management Products from Time Timer
Time Timer products have been essential for creating success in homes and classrooms around the world, with a variety of uses for Time Timer products for people with special needs.
Check out the rest of the Time Timer products, which includes the Time Timer Wash, a great handwashing aid for creating a healthier school or home environment.
2022 Time Timer Holiday Gift Guide: Our 5 Favorites for 2022!
It’s time … our Time Timer Gift Guide is here! We’re sharing our top five gift ideas for the holiday season. The Time Timer family of products are perfect for helping all the special people in your life make every moment count!
Practice Gratitude and Honor the True Origins of Thanksgiving
For many, gathering with family, volunteering and giving back, and enjoying special dishes and traditions are a big part of the Thanksgiving holiday. However, it’s also important to learn about and acknowledge the history of the tradition we celebrate.