The countdown color timer is a great way to visually queue your toddler for what's coming next. The first 5 minutes are color coded per minute, then it goes two a larger chunk of color reflecting 5 minutes, then another larger color reflecting 10 minutes. Once the timer is finished it makes a ding sound. Discontinued version used condition. Slight discoloration on the white side of the clock( it is little bit yellowing on top)