Cognitive ToyBox for educators
Integrated observational and game-based tools for efficient, objective, and actionable assessment
Key Features
Game-Based Assessments
Observation-only assessments are limited. Cognitive ToyBox’s 5-minute game-based assessments help educators understand what students know.
Observational Assessments
Observational assessments can be daunting for new educators. We offer three types of observational tools, including question-based assessments that guide the educator through the process.
User-Friendly and Actionable Reports
Program leaders spend hours analyzing data to answer key questions. Cognitive ToyBox has automatically-generated and presentation-ready reports for your next leadership meeting, board presentation, or funder proposal.
Fully Trained in Two Hours
Observation-only tools typically take two to three years to learn to use with fidelity. Instead, Cognitive ToyBox provides a self-led professional development training. In under two hours, they are certified and are ready to begin assessing.
In English and Spanish
Assessments can be completed in both English and Spanish. You can easily switch between languages.
Supports Children Birth to Five
Help young children develop and thrive. Educators are equipped with game-based assessments suited for students aged three and up, and observational tools for all students.
Research-Based and Aligned with Federal and State Standards
Compatible With Most Touchscreen Devices
Don’t just take our word for it…
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“The teacher can collect anecdotal data while the instructional assistant works on the game-based assessments. The instructional assistants have noticed trends like we need to work on recognizing a certain emotion, or most students still can’t identify a triangle. Cognitive ToyBox helps both the teacher and the instructional assistant engage in more purposeful educational play and understand how much the child knows.”
Stephanie Nelson, Preschool Coordinator Teacher, Davie County Schools
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"We needed a tool that allowed teachers to teach more and not spend so much time on assessment. Cognitive ToyBox helps us get data from not just observations, but also from children themselves through playing the games."
Sonia Dominguez, AVANCE Chief Operating Officer
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“The data from Cognitive ToyBox has changed a lot of conversations for us for the better. Rather than focusing on our class average and mastery score, we’re now having conversations about how 50% of children in the building can’t recognize the letters in their own name, and having dialogue around how to improve that.”
Dr. Stephanie Hinton, Director of Early Childhood at Oklahoma City Public Schools
