Additional research is in the works to more fully understand the benefits of tonies.
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Research on the benefits of tonies®
Not only is the Toniebox fun, but it also promotes language development, literacy, and socio-emotional learning for young readers and pre-readers. Its screen-free design and library of familiar characters make it a treasure trove for imaginative play, in the classroom and beyond!
FUNdamentally Children Study
A recent study has show that in just four months of using Tonies, children improved on every competency measured – comprehension, language skills, and attention. The study included 100 children aged 2-5 years, and parents were asked to incorporate the Toniebox into their child's routine each day for 12 weeks.
showed improvements in attention span.
showed an increase in their vocabulary.
showed improvements in reading comprehension.
showed an increase in verbal affluency.
Spreading access to storytime
Tonies brings the magic of play and imagination to a variety of different educational and care settings.
Schools
Tonieboxes are perfect for circle time, early finish reward time, or as a teaching aid.
Libraries
Provide anytime audio stories in-center, or circulate to patrons in the Library of Things.
Hospitals
A Toniebox acts as a companion to children in care through songs, stories, and personalized messages of support.
Schools
Tonieboxes are perfect for circle time, early finish reward time, or as a teaching aid.
Libraries
Provide anytime audio stories in-center, or circulate to patrons in the Library of Things.
Hospitals
A Toniebox acts as a companion to children in care through songs, stories, and personalized messages of support.
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The tonies Education Account
A tonies education account offers access to discounted pricing, free shipping, and tax exemption on tonies.com purchases.
An increasing number of programs also allow purchasing tonies with state and federal funding. For more information on programs in your state, please email education.us@tonies.com.
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Giving with tonies®
tonies® is dedicated to giving back to local communities, and offer Imagination Grants based on need, creativity, and advocacy.
For more information on Imagination Grants, please email education.us@tonies.com.
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Our Content Library
We’re constantly adding new content partnerships to our collection of Tonies. Keep an eye out for ongoing announcements about new Tonies content from the children's authors you know and love. In the meantime, here are a few of our current favorites:
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