About Us

Learning through play

Passe-Temps was founded by a teacher who wanted her students to learn through play. Since 1996, this playful approach has remained at the heart of our philosophy, and we have become a trusted reference in educational games, whether in the classroom, during interventions, or at home through our Placote brand. We believe in the power of play and that learning can be enjoyable, regardless of the subject or the learning challenges children may face.

Notre histoire

It all began in 1996, when Thérèse Daignault, a dynamic teacher, wanted to make learning fun for her students through play.

She began creating her first educational computer workshops. Very quickly, her colleagues realized the power of learning through play and saw how much fun the students had with her products. They all asked her for copies for their own classes. One thing led to another, and Éditions Passe-Temps was created.

The young family business quickly became successful and began to expand its product range. Initially designed exclusively for elementary school students, the range quickly grew to include preschool, elementary school, and secondary school students, and a new range was developed for students requiring speech therapy or special education support.

La différence Passe-Temps

Rigourous and
relevant content

Authors in the field, game specialists, research collaborators from academia, and our editorial team work together to ensure that Passe-Temps products offer rigorous, relevant educational content tailored to your needs in the classroom or office.

A design that combines
education and fun

Every visual detail is carefully considered to support learning. Our experienced artistic team designs games that are both attractive and effective, capturing attention without distracting form the essentials. Legible fonts, spacious layouts, and a balance between clarity and aesthetics: everything is designed to promote concentration and student motivation, while maintaining the fun of playing, regardless of age.

At Passe-Temps, all our products are designed and manufactured locally in our Quebec City manufacturing plant. We are committed to supporting the local economy and offering superior quality products, while minimizing our environmental footprint. For many years, we have invested in specialized equipment that allows us to manufacture sturdy and durable educational materials. Our products are designed to withstand intensive use, year after year. Because in the classroom or in the field, you need reliable, sturdy equipment that is built to last!

Une large sélection de produits pour tous les niveaux

Des jeux éducatifs aux trousses pédagogiques, en passant par des livres gradués, notre catalogue offre une variété de ressources pour le préscolaire, le primaire, le secondaire ainsi que pour les professionnels en orthophonie et en orthopédagogie. Chaque produit est conçu pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques de chaque élève et intervenant.

Notre force : vous proposer un matériel pédagogique pertinent, adapté aux besoins et réalités du terrain, quel que soit le profil de votre clientèle ou champ d'intervention.