Games designed to meet real development objectives
At Placote, we draw on our knowledge of child development to target specific, key learning objectives in each area of development. Next, our team customizes each game in support of the targeted objective in a fun and age-appropriate way.
To help you easily identify the learning objectives addressed by each game, we have assigned icons representing the game’s main developmental objectives.
Language Development
Learning to speak and understand language, developing vocabulary, and becoming aware of the sounds that make up words in preparation for reading and writing are all important stages of children’s language development. Games in the Language Development collection are unique and unrivalled in the market, drawing on Éditions Passe-Temps’ more than 25 years of expertise in pedagogy and speech-language therapy.
The games in the speaking category stimulate oral expression by enriching vocabulary, promoting sentence formulation, and developing the ability to structure and tell stories.
The games in the understanding category help develop the ability to understand questions, instructions, and simple and spatial concepts, as well as to grasp the meaning of words and sentences.
Games focused on phonological awareness prepare children for reading and writing by helping them recognize and manipulate the sounds that make up words, such as syllables and rhymes.
Games in the reading category help children learn the letters in the alphabet and begin reading words.
Socio-Emotional Development
Recognizing and understanding their emotions, interacting with others, and developing empathy and self-confidence are essential skills that help children grow and thrive. That’s why we have specifically designed our Placote games to support the development of children’s social and emotional skills.
Games focused on emotions help children recognize, label, and express their feelings, understand what causes their emotions, and understand the emotions of others.
Games that promote social skills support the development of key interpersonal skills, such as listening, expressing oneself, and respecting others and social norms.
Psychosexual Development
Getting to know themselves better, understanding their own development, learning to interact respectfully with others, and gradually developing an understanding of healthy sexuality are essential aspects of children’s development. That’s why Placote has created the first game collection dedicated to psychosocial development. Adapted to the rate at which children learn and their developmental stage, games make learning easy, fun, safe, and inclusive.
Games focused on anatomy and growth are designed to help young children explore their bodies and sensory experiences. They also spark children’s curiosity about reproduction, birth, and the changes that come with growth and puberty, while promoting good hygiene and a positive body image.
Games focused on identity and affirmation help children develop self-awareness and recognize and assert their limits and preferences. They make learning about topics such as consent, stereotypes, self-expression, body image, and diversity accessible to children.
Games focused on interpersonal relationships help children develop openness toward others, respect for differences, and positive relationships. They also help lay the foundations for balanced, harmonious, and respectful relationships with others.
Cognitive Development
Reasoning, memorizing, concentrating, counting, adding, and so on are all essential cognitive skills that enable children to solve problems, organize their thoughts, and learn. That’s why Placote has designed games that develop these skills in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Logical thinking games help children analyze situations, develop planning and mental flexibility strategies, strengthen critical thinking skills, and solve problems creatively and independently.
Memory and attention games call on the ability to concentrate, ignore distractions, retain information, and develop strategies to support learning.
Games focused on numbers and math skills introduce children to concepts such as quantity, calculation, and mathematical reasoning.
Moto Skills Development
Motor skills development—such as moving, manipulating objects, and coordinating movements—is central to children’s learning and independence. Created in collaboration with a team of experts in motor development (including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and researchers), the games in this collection address key challenges in a child’s development, particularly those related to the skills necessary for proper pencil grip.
Games that focus on fine motor skills help children improve the precision of their movements, coordinate their fingers, and enhance their dexterity—skills that are essential for writing and daily independence.
Games that focus on gross motor skills encourage children to move, coordinate their movements, and develop their balance, strength, and posture through dynamic and fun challenges.
Holistic Development
Children learn and grow by simultaneously developing numerous essential skills. Games in this collection are designed to involve several areas of development in the same game, including language, socio-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Unique in their approach, the games are each designed for specific age ranges, with difficulty levels carefully adapted to the child’s age to promote optimal learning.