What is the Junior Polydron Class Set?

The Junior Polydron Class Set (code 60-6010) is a 372-piece construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 years and over. It is designed for early years settings, including nursery and reception classes. The soft pieces suit younger builders making their first models, and they are made from durable polypropylene.

What can children build with the Junior Polydron Class Set?

The 372 pieces include 45 triangles, 45 triangles with holes, 90 squares, 90 squares with holes, 36 spacers, 12 wheels, 18 axles in two sizes and 36 figure heads. Children can build cars, planes and many other models, and the wheels and axles let them make vehicles that move. The 18 child and 18 adult figures are non-gender-specific and multicultural, which adds role play and storytelling. A leaflet is included and a model guide is available to download from Polydron.

For schools

• Supports EYFS construction, early shape and space work, and KS1 design and technology.
• 372 pieces give a whole group enough parts to build at the same time.
• Inclusive, multicultural figures support talk, role play and small world play.
• Durable polypropylene pieces suit daily use in busy nursery and reception classes.
• Offers a hands-on, achievable activity for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.

For parents and home use

• A large set for families, childminders or home educators with several children.
• Soft pieces suit younger builders making their first models.
• Joining pieces and fitting wheels gives regular fine motor practice.
• Building a working vehicle helps children feel confident in their own ideas.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to plan, build and test an idea. Junior Polydron pieces are soft and designed for younger children, so joining them supports fine motor control. Children can copy a model or build freely at their own pace, and adding figures and wheels gives a clear purpose and a motivating result.

The Junior Polydron Class Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in nursery, school or at home.

• Contents: 45 triangles, 45 triangles with holes, 90 squares, 90 squares with holes, 36 spacers, 12 wheels, 18 axles, 36 figure heads and a leaflet
• Total pieces: 372
• Axles: 18 in two sizes (9 x 120 mm and 9 x 170 mm)
• Figures: 18 child and 18 adult figures, non-gender-specific and multicultural
• Material: Durable polypropylene, BPA free and 100% recyclable, in a recyclable carton
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 25 x 30 x 15 cm
• Weight: 1.8 kg
• Age: 3 years and over
• Care: Hand wash with a mild sterilising detergent
• Brand: Polydron (Junior Polydron range)
• Polydron product code: 60-6010
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164531821

• Built for a whole group. 372 pieces, including 180 squares and 12 wheels, let several children build at once.
• Inclusive figures. 18 child and 18 adult figures are non-gender-specific and multicultural.
• Durable and recyclable. Polypropylene pieces are BPA free, 100% recyclable and supplied in a recyclable carton.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 45 x triangles
• 45 x triangles with holes
• 90 x squares
• 90 x squares with holes
• 36 x spacers
• 12 x wheels
• 9 x axles (120 mm)
• 9 x axles (170 mm)
• 18 x child figures
• 18 x adult figures
• 1 x leaflet

A Junior Polydron Class Set model guide is available to download free from Polydron.

Care and Cleaning

Hand wash with a mild sterilising detergent.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 years and over. Warning: choking hazard due to small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the Junior Polydron Class Set?
  The Junior Polydron Class Set is a 372-piece construction kit for early years classes made by Polydron. It includes 180 squares, 90 triangles, spacers, wheels, axles and 36 child and adult figures. Children aged 3 and over use the soft, durable pieces to build cars, planes and other models in groups.
• What age is the Junior Polydron Class Set suitable for?
  The Junior Polydron Class Set is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. It contains small parts, so Polydron states it is not suitable for children under 3. The soft pieces suit younger builders in nursery and reception, while children in Year 1 can create larger and more detailed vehicles.
• Why choose the class set for a nursery or school?
  The class set gives a whole group enough pieces to build at the same time. With 372 pieces, 12 wheels and 18 axles, several children can make their own vehicles without waiting. The 36 inclusive figures support talk and role play, and the durable polypropylene pieces suit daily use in busy early years classrooms.
• Is the Junior Polydron Class Set suitable for home use?
  Yes, the class set works well at home for families, childminders or home educators with several children. There are enough pieces for siblings to build side by side. Joining pieces and fitting wheels gives fine motor practice, and making a vehicle that rolls gives young children a clear sense of achievement.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences enjoy hands-on construction like Junior Polydron. The soft pieces are designed for younger children, so joining them supports fine motor control. Children can copy a model or build freely at their own pace, and adding figures and wheels gives a motivating, visible result.
• What comes in the Junior Polydron Class Set?
  The set contains 372 pieces and a leaflet. There are 45 triangles, 45 triangles with holes, 90 squares, 90 squares with holes, 36 spacers, 12 wheels, 18 axles in two sizes and 36 figure heads, made up of 18 child and 18 adult figures. The boxed set weighs 1.8 kg.
• How do you clean Junior Polydron pieces?
  Polydron recommends hand washing Junior Polydron Class Set pieces with a mild sterilising detergent. This makes it simple to clean the set after shared use in a nursery or classroom. Polydron also states that the pieces are BPA free and 100% recyclable, and the set is supplied in a recyclable carton.