LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 : Robotics according to LEGO

The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show has just wrapped up. A year has gone by since the new generation of LEGO robots was presented at the famous CES....

Robotics – A teaching tool for the 21st Century

The 21st Century came barreling through the doors of our schools with its share of challenges and issues, but also with endless possibilities. To...

Child Development Through Play: The First Two Years

The series of articles below describe the skills acquired during childhood. These skills develop sequentially and any reference to age may vary from...

Did you do your homework?

If success in school is a responsibility to be shared by the school, parents, children and society in general, dealing with homework on a daily basis...

What to Consider When Choosing a Toy?

With the Holidays or a child birthday, sometimes you may ask yourself: How do I go about choosing a good toy? The key is to look at a toy through a...

So you want to open a day-care centre?

Childcare services can take many forms from day-care centres to facilities to private-home centres to early childhood centres (CPE), and it can get...

A new Name and Visual Identity for B&B School Supplies

BB is introducing a sleeker, more modern company identity and a totally redesigned Web site as of September 2013 (along with a new, easy to remember...

Hurray it’s P.D. Day!*

ASGEMSQ, the in-school daycare association of Quebec, asked one of its members to describe how the Harfang-des-Neiges school (Premières...

Children with learning difficulties

Their numbers keep growing… They are part of the reality of early childhood and school life, but finding the necessary resources remains a...

BB Education turns 70!

The year 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of BB Education. Since the beginning, our teams have been driven by the same passion for offering a...

Using pictograms

What is a pictogram? A pictogram is a simplified drawing that depicts in the clearest way possible an action or a more abstract concept such as...

Educational benefits of playing with modelling clay or pottery clay

Educational benefits of playing with modelling clay or pottery clay Playing with modelling clay or pottery clay can help children develop...

Educational benefits of sand and water play

Sand and water playcan help children develop important skills and competencies. The information in this document was compiled by Marie-Élaine...

Learning difficulties at the preschool level

As we all know, children aren’t all at the same stage when they start preschool or kindergarten. Some haven’t had much practice handling...

Take science outdoors!

It took awhile, but spring is here at last… better late than never! Now is the time for young explorers to venture outside and make new...

A «homemade» P-Day?

Find everything you need like magic! Our team of experts has prepared fact sheets for you to help you organize your professional days in a...

A Stretch in Time…

Why Stretch? If cats could talk, they would shout from the rooftops that nothing beats a good stretch! Stretching is more spontaneous in the...

The benefits of a multisensory room

Sensory play has many unexpected benefits! It reinforces the brain’s nerve connections and promotes fine and gross motor skills, concentration,...

What are the benefits of puzzles?

From stimulating your brain to developing patience, below is a list of health and educational benefits of doing puzzles. Health...

San Diego Unified School District

Led by Executive Director of STEAM School Innovation, Cheryl Hibbeln and Superintendent, Cindy Marten, Michael Goodbody and... .class{...

Art at home: Making a kaleidoscope!

It’s a rainy day outside and you are staying indoors? It is the perfect time to do arts and crafts. Discover how to make a beautiful and...

Managing stress during a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on for more than a year, causing stress and anxiety in children despite their strength and resilience.Here are a...

Handicrafts on fabric: A must for your creative projects this summer!

Personalize shirts, bags, shoes or beach towels with our handicrafts on fabric products. The possibilities are endless! Thanks to our vast selection...

Helping my child conquer their shyness

All children can be timid on occasion: When going back to school, at the doctor’s office or the first time they go to a new friend’s...

Back to school: Homework help made easy!

Back to school is fast approaching, for the kids, but also for the parents! Our little ones feel the excitement rising with all these preparations....

12 perfect game and gift ideas tested by the Vie de Parents family

You know the Vie de Parents family, always ready to test games, activities and gifts that will please little ones, older children and even...

7 Tips to promote perseverance in school

High-level athletes understand that without failure, there is no podium. They need to train for many hours every day, surround themselves with a...

It's the Holiday Season at Brault & Bouthillier!

Christmas is almost upon us! Brault & Bouthillier is offering to be your best ally as you prepare your sack of gifts. This year once again,...

Games to play on the porch

You know the Brault & Bouthillier family, always ready to test games, activities and gifts that will please little ones, older children and even...