{"product_id":"junior-polydron-set-124-piece","title":"Junior Polydron Set - 124-Piece Early Years Construction Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Junior Polydron Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJunior Polydron Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 60-6000) is a 124-piece construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 years and over. Junior Polydron fits together easily and stays together, which makes it simple for younger children to handle. The pieces are made from durable polypropylene, and the set comes with a leaflet of assembly instructions and model ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children build with Junior Polydron?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 124 pieces include 15 triangles, 15 triangles with a hole, 30 squares, 30 squares with a hole, 12 spacers, 4 wheels, 6 axles and 12 figures (6 child and 6 adult). Each square has 5.5 cm sides. Children can build cars, planes and many other models, and the soft-touch wheels push on easily to make vehicles. Building, pushing and pulling their models helps children understand how things work and supports coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports EYFS construction, early shape and space work, and KS1 design and technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChild and adult figures add role play and talk to construction activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable polypropylene pieces stand up to regular use in nursery and reception classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a hands-on, achievable activity for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces fit together and stay together, so young children can build with less frustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushing pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels and axles let children make vehicles they can play with straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model ideas leaflet gives a starting point before children invent their own designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to plan, build and test an idea. Junior Polydron pieces are designed for younger children to manipulate, so joining them supports fine motor control without too much strain. Children can follow a model from the leaflet or build freely, and play with the finished vehicles and figures gives a clear reason to keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junior Polydron 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58215019413886,"sku":"TA2552","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/60-6000-junior-polydron-set.jpg?v=1791981890","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/junior-polydron-set-124-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}