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.
Manipulation, assembly, and precision-based activities help children develop their dexterity and coordination in everyday activities.
Providing opportunities for movement throughout the day supports motor development and gives children different ways to participate and explore.
Providing a calm space and a variety of sensory tools allows children to explore strategies that help them regain a sense of balance.
Visual cues and predictable routines can help children anticipate changes and move through transitions more calmly.
Giving children opportunities to do things independently helps build their confidence, skills, and independence in everyday life.
Visual cues and predictable routines can help children anticipate changes and move through transitions more smoothly.
Providing an environment and tools suited to their needs can help children sustain their attention and engage more easily in activities.
Creating a welcoming, calming space gives children a place to slow down, refocus, and regain a sense of calm.
Trusted by Professionals Across Canada
“They are invaluable tools.”
About manimo weighted animals
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.”
About the Open The Joy collection
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.”
About creating a sensory space
Early Childhood Educator, Quebec
Julie C.
Solutions for Every Stage
Explore our selection based on the age of the children you support.
Spaces Designed for Play, Exploration and Growth
Discover ideas for creating spaces that support children’s needs and inspire your own setting.
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.
Early Learning and Child Care Essentials
Discover our selection of products designed to support play, development, and everyday experiences in early learning and child care settings.
Tips for Early Childhood Professionals
Discover tips and ideas to support children’s development and enrich everyday experiences in your early childhood setting.
“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.
Preschool outdoor motor activities are often directed through free play on play structures.
Hand-eye coordination: In hand-eye coordination the eyes and the hands work together in order to perform an activity or reach a goal.
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?