XL Octoplay is a 21-piece giant construction set by Polydron, made from 100% recycled plastic and designed to inspire and challenge children aged 2 and over, including those with general SEND and learning differences. Polydron describe it as taking the classic Giant Octoplay concept to a whole new level, with XL pieces that connect to build towering structures and intricate patterns. The set contains 20 XL Octoplay pieces and 1 storage pole, and was the winner of the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.

Unlike tabletop construction sets, XL Octoplay is an active, physical resource. Polydron describe it as encouraging the development of upper body strength and gross motor skills through hands-on construction play, with pieces large enough to build structures that require children to reach, stretch, and engage their whole bodies. Smooth edges ensure safe play, and the set is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. It is compatible with the Giant Octoplay range.

For schools

XL Octoplay is a standout resource for EYFS provision and SEND support, particularly for children who benefit from active, whole-body physical play alongside construction and creative thinking. Polydron note that it encourages problem-solving and teamwork, making it as well-suited to collaborative group sessions as to individual use. The large-scale pieces and the physical demands of building towering structures engage children in a way that smaller construction toys cannot, supporting gross motor development, upper body strength, proprioception, and spatial reasoning in a single activity.

• Whole-body, active construction play. XL Octoplay is designed to engage children physically as they build. Polydron describe it as encouraging upper body strength and gross motor skills -- a valuable resource for SEND provision targeting physical development alongside creative and cognitive skills.
• Towering structures from large-scale pieces. The XL pieces build vertically, requiring children to reach and stretch, supporting proprioceptive awareness and physical engagement in a purposeful, goal-directed activity.
• Problem-solving and teamwork. Polydron explicitly describe XL Octoplay as encouraging problem-solving and teamwork, making it a strong resource for collaborative EYFS and SEND group activities.
• Smooth edges for safe play. Smooth edges ensure the set is safe for young children and those who are tactilely sensitive, throughout active and physical use.
• Indoor and outdoor use. Lightweight, durable, and easy to clean -- suitable for classrooms, playrooms, outdoor areas, and group activities.
• Award winning. Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category -- independent validation of its quality and play value.
• Compatible with Giant Octoplay. The set connects with the Giant Octoplay range, extending the construction possibilities for settings that already own Giant Octoplay pieces.

For parents and home use

XL Octoplay gives children aged 2 and over a large-scale, physically active construction set for ambitious, whole-body play at home. The 20 XL pieces build into towering structures that require children to reach and stretch, making this a genuinely different activity from tabletop construction toys. The smooth edges make it safe for young and developing hands, and the set can be used indoors or outdoors -- making it as useful in a garden or outdoor space as in a playroom. Compatible with Giant Octoplay, it can also be combined with pieces your child may already have.

• Active, physical play for children with SEND. The large-scale pieces and whole-body construction activity support gross motor development and upper body strength -- a particularly valuable resource for children with general SEND and learning differences who benefit from active, proprioceptive play.
• Towering builds that motivate and engage. The scale of the structures children can build keeps play purposeful and exciting across many sessions, supporting sustained attention and creative ambition.
• Safe smooth edges throughout. Smooth edges ensure safe independent and supervised play for children from age 2.
• Easy to store and clean. The included storage pole organises all 20 pieces efficiently, and the pieces are simple to hand wash.
• Award winning. Creative Play Awards 2025 winner -- Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years).
• Sustainably made. 100% recycled plastic, BPA free, and fully recyclable.

SEND support

XL Octoplay occupies a distinctive position in the Polydron range for SEND provision. While Giant Octoplay pieces support fine motor skills and tabletop construction, XL Octoplay pieces are large enough to bring a whole-body, physically active dimension to construction play. Polydron explicitly describe the set as encouraging upper body strength and gross motor skills -- making it relevant not only for creative construction activities but also for physical SEND support targeting large-muscle movement, proprioceptive awareness, and coordination.

For children with general SEND and learning differences, the combination of purposeful physical activity, creative construction, problem-solving, and collaborative play that XL Octoplay offers is difficult to replicate with smaller resources. The smooth edges and simple connection mechanism ensure the set is accessible and safe, and the compatible Giant Octoplay pieces mean schools and families can combine sets to extend the activity further.

Whether you are equipping an EYFS outdoor area, a SEND resource space, or providing a large-scale active construction resource at home, XL Octoplay is an award-winning, purposeful, and physically engaging choice from a trusted educational brand. Contact The Dyslexia Shop for advice on how XL Octoplay fits your SEND provision or home learning plan.

• 21 pieces: 20 XL Octoplay pieces and 1 storage pole.
• Award winning: Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2025 -- Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.
• Active, whole-body play: Polydron describe XL Octoplay as encouraging the development of upper body strength and gross motor skills through hands-on construction play.
• Towering structures: XL pieces connect to build towering structures and intricate patterns, requiring children to reach and stretch.
• Problem-solving and teamwork: Designed to encourage problem-solving and collaborative teamwork alongside creative construction.
• Smooth edges: Smooth edges ensure safe play for young and developing hands throughout active use.
• Versatile storage pole: Included storage pole organises all 20 pieces efficiently and can also be incorporated into construction play.
• Compatible with Giant Octoplay: Connects with the Giant Octoplay range for extended construction possibilities.
• Indoor and outdoor use: Durable and easy to clean -- suitable for classrooms, playrooms, outdoor areas, and group activities.
• Material: 100% recycled plastic, BPA free, and fully recyclable.
• Colour note: Colours may vary due to the use of recycled materials.
• Weight: 11 kg.
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 46 x 43 x 44 cm.
• Age suitability: Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
• Cleaning: Hand wash with mild sterilising detergent.
• Packaging: Supplied in a recyclable carton.
• Brand: Polydron (XL Octoplay range).
• Polydron Product Code: 82-8000.
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164539698.

• Active, whole-body construction play. XL Octoplay encourages upper body strength and gross motor development as children build -- a physically engaging resource that goes well beyond tabletop construction for children with SEND.
• Towering structures from large-scale pieces. The XL pieces build vertically and ambitiously, keeping play purposeful, physically active, and creatively motivating for children aged 2 and over.
• Creative Play Awards 2025 winner. Independent recognition in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category -- a trusted benchmark of quality and play value.
• Safe smooth edges throughout. Smooth edges ensure safe independent play for young and tactilely sensitive children from age 2.
• 100% recycled plastic. BPA free, fully recyclable, and easy to clean -- a responsible choice for schools and families.

• 21 pieces: 20 XL Octoplay pieces and 1 storage pole.
• Award winning: Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2025 -- Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.
• Active, whole-body play: Polydron describe XL Octoplay as encouraging the development of upper body strength and gross motor skills through hands-on construction play.
• Towering structures: XL pieces connect to build towering structures and intricate patterns, requiring children to reach and stretch.
• Problem-solving and teamwork: Designed to encourage problem-solving and collaborative teamwork alongside creative construction.
• Smooth edges: Smooth edges ensure safe play for young and developing hands throughout active use.
• Versatile storage pole: Included storage pole organises all 20 pieces efficiently and can also be incorporated into construction play.
• Compatible with Giant Octoplay: Connects with the Giant Octoplay range for extended construction possibilities.
• Indoor and outdoor use: Durable and easy to clean -- suitable for classrooms, playrooms, outdoor areas, and group activities.
• Material: 100% recycled plastic, BPA free, and fully recyclable.
• Colour note: Colours may vary due to the use of recycled materials.
• Weight: 11 kg.
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 46 x 43 x 44 cm.
• Age suitability: Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
• Cleaning: Hand wash with mild sterilising detergent.
• Packaging: Supplied in a recyclable carton.
• Brand: Polydron (XL Octoplay range).
• Polydron Product Code: 82-8000.
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164539698.

• What is XL Octoplay?
  XL Octoplay is a 21-piece giant construction set by Polydron, made from 100% recycled plastic for children aged 2 and over. It contains 20 XL Octoplay pieces and 1 storage pole. Polydron describe it as taking the classic Giant Octoplay concept to a whole new level, with pieces large enough to build towering structures that encourage upper body strength, gross motor skills, problem-solving, and teamwork. XL Octoplay won the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.
• How does XL Octoplay differ from Giant Octoplay?
  XL Octoplay takes the Giant Octoplay concept further with larger pieces designed for more ambitious, physically active builds. Where Giant Octoplay pieces feature textured surfaces for tactile, fine motor engagement, XL Octoplay pieces have smooth edges and are designed to build towering vertical structures, encouraging upper body strength and gross motor skills as children reach and stretch during construction. Both ranges are compatible with each other. XL Octoplay also holds the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.
• Is XL Octoplay suitable for children with SEND?
  Yes. XL Octoplay is a purposeful resource for children with general SEND and learning differences. The large-scale, whole-body construction activity supports gross motor development and upper body strength alongside creative and problem-solving skills -- a combination that is particularly valuable for children with SEND who benefit from active, physically engaging play. The smooth edges make it safe for young and tactilely sensitive children, and the simple connection mechanism keeps it accessible from age 2.
• What gross motor and physical benefits does XL Octoplay offer?
  Polydron describe XL Octoplay as encouraging the development of upper body strength and gross motor skills through hands-on construction play. The XL pieces build vertically into towering structures, requiring children to reach, stretch, and physically engage throughout the building process. This makes XL Octoplay a useful resource for SEND provision targeting large-muscle movement, proprioceptive awareness, and physical coordination alongside creative construction.
• Can XL Octoplay be used outdoors?
  Yes. XL Octoplay won the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category and is designed for use both indoors and outdoors. The pieces are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean, making them suitable for outdoor classrooms, playgrounds, garden use, and group activities in any environment.
• Is XL Octoplay suitable for use in a school or SEND setting?
  Yes. Polydron describe XL Octoplay as ideal for classrooms, playrooms, and group activities. The set encourages problem-solving and teamwork alongside gross motor and upper body strength development, making it a strong resource for EYFS provision and SEND group sessions. It is compatible with the Giant Octoplay range, so settings that already own Giant Octoplay pieces can combine the two for extended construction play.
• What age is XL Octoplay suitable for?
  XL Octoplay is suitable for children aged 2 and over. The smooth edges ensure safe play for young children, and the large-scale pieces are designed to be manageable and engaging for children from EYFS age upwards, including those with general SEND and learning differences.
• Is XL Octoplay compatible with other Polydron sets?
  Yes. XL Octoplay is compatible with the Giant Octoplay range, allowing XL pieces to be combined with Giant Octoplay pieces for extended construction. The included storage pole also incorporates into play alongside the 20 XL pieces.