Tonie Timers: How to use them with your child's routine
Published 20/06/24 by Amy Blanchard
We get it. Kiddos can find transitions tricky, especially in the mornings or when they're under time pressure. And sometimes it's something they just don't want to do – we don't much like cleaning up either. Kids also don’t understand the concept of time yet, meaning that 1, 5, or 10 minutes will all feel the same way. Incorporating fun timers is a great way to help them practise time management, foster independence and restore your sanity!
Well, look no further than the latest and greatest addition to the mytonies app – Tonie Timers! We’ve got five free ones, all designed to help your day-to-day parenting journey. So grab their Creative-Tonie and let’s get started…
The Tidy Up Championships Timer
Let’s kick things off with a timer that turns cleaning up into a championship competition. Picture this: toys are scattered, clothes are everywhere, and the room looks like a tiny tornado hit it. Enter this Tonie Timer. Little ones can follow along with the activities that will help them tidy up in record time, they may even get to win some gold medals for their achievements!
Benefits: Turns clean-up time into a game, teaches responsibility, and helps to keep your home in order.
Wakey Wakey, Shakey Shakey Timer
Mornings can be tough, but with this Tonie Timer, getting out of bed becomes a dance party! With its pick-me-up, energy busting beat, it’ll have them dancing, jumping, and wiggling around. It might make waking up something your kids (and maybe even you) look forward to.
Benefits: Makes mornings fun, helps children wake up with energy, and eliminates the need for multiple wake-up calls.
The Toothbrush Express Timer
Toothbrushing: the nightly showdown we know all too well. Start this Tonie Timer, and your kids can brush along to their favourite tunes for the perfect amount of time. With helpful words of encouragement, there’ll be no more “I’m done!” after five seconds. This timer will make sure those little toothy pegs are nice, clean and ready to gleam!
Benefits: Encourages proper dental hygiene and makes brushing teeth enjoyable.
C’mon, Let’s Leave the House Timer
Getting everyone out the door on time can feel like herding cats. Pop this Tonie Timer on with its tune of rhythm and rhymes and watch as they scramble to get their shoes on, and get themselves ready to go before the timer runs out. It’s like a mini mission impossible, but achievable!
Benefits: Promotes punctuality, reduces morning stress, and ensures you’re not always fashionably late.
Hey! Let’s Get Dressed Timer
Ah, the daily battle of getting dressed. Simplify it with this Tonie Timer. Pop it on and turn dressing into a fun challenge. With its oh-so-catchy sing-along song, they’ll be rushing to see who can get dressed the fastest!
Benefits: Speeds up the dressing process, encourages independence, and adds a touch of fun to the morning routine.
Bonus tops for Tonie Timer success
Routine consistency: Integrate these timers into your daily routines to help create a sense of structure and predictability for your kids.
Celebrate their achievements: Don’t forget to celebrate when the timers help you achieve a smooth and efficient routine. Little rewards and recognition can go a long way!
How to assign these Tonie Timers to their Creative-Tonie:
Launch the mytonies app and make sure you’re logged in
Tap ‘free’ at the bottom of the screen
Choose your free Tonie Timer and tap the cat head icon with the download arrow
Choose the Creative-Tonie you’d like to assign the audio to
Now it’s time to sync to the Toniebox - give one of the ears a three second squeeze or until the LED light flashes blue and you’re ready to go.
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