✔️ 20+ Years of Expertise

✔️ Delivery Across Canada

✔️ Trusted by Thousands of Professionals

For over 20 years, fdmt has supported child care centres, preschools, early learning programs and early childhood professionals with carefully selected tools that support children’s overall development and well-being while making everyday routines easier for educators and care teams.

Recommendations Inspired by Real-World Experience

Explore our selections based on your group’s needs and the realities of your day-to-day.

Develop Fine Motor Skills

Manipulation, assembly, and precision-based activities help children develop their dexterity and coordination in everyday activities.

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Encourage Movement

Providing opportunities for movement throughout the day supports motor development and gives children different ways to participate and explore.

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Support Sensory Needs

Providing a calm space and a variety of sensory tools allows children to explore strategies that help them regain a sense of balance.

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Support Emotional Development

Visual cues and predictable routines can help children anticipate changes and move through transitions more calmly.

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Promote Independence

Giving children opportunities to do things independently helps build their confidence, skills, and independence in everyday life.

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Ease Transitions

Visual cues and predictable routines can help children anticipate changes and move through transitions more smoothly.

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Support Attention and Focus

Providing an environment and tools suited to their needs can help children sustain their attention and engage more easily in activities.

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Create a Calm Corner

Creating a welcoming, calming space gives children a place to slow down, refocus, and regain a sense of calm.

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Trusted by Professionals Across Canada

“They are invaluable tools.”

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Child Care Centre Director, Centre-du-Québec

Sabrina G.

“These tools fit easily into our daily routines and give us practical ways to help children better understand their emotions, develop their social skills, and navigate everyday interactions.”

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Early Childhood Educator, Ontario

Heather P.

“The products are easy to incorporate into our daily routines, and the space quickly became a familiar and valued place for the children.”

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Early Childhood Educator, Quebec

Julie C.

Solutions for Every Stage

Explore our selection based on the age of the children you support.

Babies

18 Months to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years

Mixed-Age Groups

Spaces Designed for Play, Exploration and Growth

Discover ideas for creating spaces that support children’s needs and inspire your own setting.

Calm Corner
Sensory Space
Gross Motor Space
Play and Creativity Space

A Partner for Early Childhood Professionals

20+ Years of Expertise

Experience built alongside families, professionals and educational communities.

A Thoughtfully Curated Selection

Tools selected for their relevance, quality and everyday usefulness.

Personalized Guidance

A team ready to guide you based on your setting, needs and budget.

Support Across Canada

Solutions available to educational settings from coast to coast.

Tips for Early Childhood Professionals

Discover tips and ideas to support children’s development and enrich everyday experiences in your early childhood setting.

November 1, 2021
Autonomy and winter clothes: quite a storm!

“My scarf is too tight.” “I can’t put on my boots.” A child’s independence with dressing and undressing from winter clothes is difficult to achieve sometimes.

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December 19, 2016
Can play structures develop good gross motor skills?

Preschool outdoor motor activities are often directed through free play on play structures.

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February 16, 2018
Hand-eye coordination

Hand-eye coordination: In hand-eye coordination the eyes and the hands work together in order to perform an activity or reach a goal.

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Need Support?

Whether you’re looking to create a space, find tools suited to your group, or make a selection based on your budget, our team is here to guide you.

Laurie Brousseau, Business Development Manager, is available to answer your questions and help you find solutions that meet the needs of your setting.

Prefer to contact her directly?

l.brousseau@fdmt.ca | 418-558-3815

Would you like to schedule a meeting?