This timer worked well, until it just stopped working completely. Purchased in August of 2021, used 5 days a week for the duration of a school year, stopped working in September 2022. Batteries were changed with new batteries multiple times (It isn't a battery issue).Helps with my sons time limits on activitysI use this timer nearly EVERY day. Not only good for cooking times, but I use it to 'remind' me of several things; when I begin a wash it tells me when to return, and same goes for dryer time. It is a good timer to use if you leave something cooking in the kitchen and get distracted doing something else. I use it when cleaning, as it tells me when to stop and move to another room, or make a phone call etc. It is quiet, and accurate as described and I enjoy using it to help me stay focused as well as helping me to manage my "time" better. I also ordered and shipped to a Friend of mine who also needed help to get daily tasks done. I love this little green gizmo!! ValpalOur kiddo is learning about time with the help of this clock! The color blocking helps make sense of the amount of time for a given activity and the alarm sound is bright but not irritating. We even use it in place of our kitchen timer when cooking or baking. Its a great learning tool and the color is great because it’s not red. Green is helping us build positive associations with time for the kiddoThis is one of the only companies I could find that sold a visual timer/alarm that goes clockwise! I wanted my children to see the time left while also setting them up for understanding time on a clock in the future. This one takes the confusion out and works great! My 2 and 3 yr olds love this timer and play with it all the time. It is very durable, as it still works despite my toddlers handling it. Also, this company offers visual timers in colors other than red! I am trying to stay away from the idea that red means "no" or "bad". My green one is visually appealing and calming to my children. I am very happy with my purchase so far and would recommend it to any parent, especially if the parent wants a timer that also reinforces the basics of telling time.Exactly what you see is what I recieved! Very satisfied with this purchase. Its not to loud on loud setting, buzzes. Green function is working! Count down seems accurate.We homeschool and I really like how easy this timer is to read & how much time is left for our tasks. I felt that the green color would be motivating & it does seem to be. My son actually got to work EARLY on his lessons the day after we got the timer. (That only lasted about a week though, haha) I felt like the Red might feel more stressful. I know that's wierd, but we all like the green & enjoy the unique sound that alerts us when the time is over.It was helpful for my 5yo to keep track of time. Unfortunately, it stopped working after 4 months. It's considered quite pricey given its short life.