{"product_id":"giant-octoplay-natural-colours-set-3-large-group-construction-set-copy","title":"XL Octoplay - Award-Winning Giant Construction Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eXL 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-body, active construction play.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTowering structures from large-scale pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The XL pieces build vertically, requiring children to reach and stretch, supporting proprioceptive awareness and physical engagement in a purposeful, goal-directed activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem-solving and teamwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydron explicitly describe XL Octoplay as encouraging problem-solving and teamwork, making it a strong resource for collaborative EYFS and SEND group activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth edges for safe play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth edges ensure the set is safe for young children and those who are tactilely sensitive, throughout active and physical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, durable, and easy to clean -- suitable for classrooms, playrooms, outdoor areas, and group activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward winning.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Giant Octoplay.\u003c\/strong\u003e The set connects with the Giant Octoplay range, extending the construction possibilities for settings that already own Giant Octoplay pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive, physical play for children with SEND.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTowering builds that motivate and engage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale of the structures children can build keeps play purposeful and exciting across many sessions, supporting sustained attention and creative ambition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe smooth edges throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth edges ensure safe independent and supervised play for children from age 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to store and clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e The included storage pole organises all 20 pieces efficiently, and the pieces are simple to hand wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward winning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creative Play Awards 2025 winner -- Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably made.\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% recycled plastic, BPA free, and fully recyclable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSEND support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604595089790,"sku":"TA2433","price":229.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/82-8000-xl-octoplay_2.jpg?v=1782294923","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/giant-octoplay-natural-colours-set-3-large-group-construction-set-copy","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}