I liked the ease of use, the size, the colored area to show the time ticking. Only con is the buzzer could be a little louder. I will keep it!working good...sturdyBe sure to turn the dial all the way and then set it.Volume is ok, wish was louder.As a school teacher, I got this timer as a visual aid for my special ed students. However, it rarely rang when time ran out. What good is a timer if it doesn't let you know when time is out?This is perfect for time outs at my house. No more yelling I just simply walk over and set a time depending on what punishment my 3,7,or 10 is facing. This is also great for getting their chores done. It’s easy for me to read and easy for my kids to understand. Simple and has my life easier.Amazing tool for small children. It is much larger than I expected but it works great. I have been using this with my 3 year old to help him transition between tasks. It has made a huge difference, with him being able to see how much time he has, since at 3 they have no concept of time. He hasn’t had a tantrum when it’s been time to leave or clean up toys since we started using it!This timer is BIG, making it easy to read without glasses or from a distance. If not for the loud tick while in use, it might be perfect for a classroom. Works fine as a kitchen timer, but the bell ring is not as loud as hoped. This model has no volume control; it's a very basic mechanical timer. Feels cheap (doubt it would survive being dropped), and it seems overpriced for what it is.