Volcano Timer - Red
Erupting Volcano Timer
Calm minds. Support regulation. Spark curiosity.
At Mind Boost, we believe regulation starts with the senses. The Erupting Volcano Timer is a captivating, multi-purpose calming tool designed to support emotional regulation, meet sensory needs, and gently introduce time awareness.
As the volcano erupts, red sand floats upward through clear liquid in a soothing, rhythmic motion. This predictable visual flow helps calm busy minds, reduce anxiety, and support regulation during moments of sensory overload. Watching the sand rise provides a gentle distraction from big emotions, helping children (and adults) pause, breathe, and reset.
Why families, educators, and therapists love it:
Emotional regulation: The slow, mesmerising movement encourages calm and grounding during stress or overwhelm
Sensory support: Ideal for visual seekers and those who benefit from rhythmic, predictable motion
Simple timer: Lasts a few minutes, perfect for short tasks like teeth brushing, transitions, or calming breaks. Just flip it over to restart
Focus & concentration: Supports visual tracking and sustained attention through engaging yet non-overstimulating movement
STEM learning: Demonstrates basic scientific principles such as gravity, density, and non-mixing (insoluble) liquids
Made from durable acrylic plastic and filled with clear water and coloured oils, this liquid motion timer requires no batteries and makes a wonderful addition to any sensory box, calm corner, classroom, or therapy space.
Entertaining for all ages, it’s hard not to be entranced by the erupting volcano effect.
Important safety information: Suitable for supervised use only
Not designed to be thrown or dropped on hard surfaces
Contains mineral oils which may smell strongly if broken
Contents are non-toxic and approved to Australian safety standards
Keep out of reach of children under 3 years
Approx. height: 14 cm
Turn it upside down and watch calm erupt. 🌋
A simple, effective tool for regulation, sensory support, and everyday routines.