What is the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board?

The Magnetic Polydron Activity Board (code 50-6000) is a double-sided magnetic board from Polydron for use with children aged 3 and over. One side has a magnetic dry wipe surface and the reverse has a magnetic chalkboard surface. The writing surface measures 100 x 80 cm, and the board sits in a pine wood frame with sturdy, chunky legs for stability.

How does the Activity Board help with teaching shape?

The board is designed for demonstrating geometric nets with Magnetic Polydron. Adults and children can press magnetic pieces flat onto the board to lay out a net, label faces and edges with a dry wipe pen or chalk, then lift the net away to fold it into a 3D solid. The same board works for everyday teaching with dry wipe pens or chalk, so it earns its place beyond maths lessons.

For schools

• A large 100 x 80 cm surface lets a whole group see a net or shape demonstration at once.
• Supports EYFS and KS1 maths on 2D and 3D shape, nets and properties of shape.
• Helps Quality First Teaching by linking concrete pieces with drawn labels and diagrams.
• Sturdy legs give stability in busy classrooms, and two surfaces offer pen or chalk options.
• Useful in SEND provision for shared, visual demonstrations at child height.

For parents and home use

• Suits home educators and childminders who already use Magnetic Polydron.
• Gives children a large space to arrange shapes and patterns freely.
• Writing with chalk or dry wipe pens supports early mark making and fine motor control.
• Two surfaces keep activities varied, from drawing to shape building.
• Suitable for children aged 3 and over, with adult supervision.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Large, hands-on displays help many learners with SEND and learning differences follow a maths idea step by step. On the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board, a net stays visible while children name and count each face, and labels can be added or wiped away as needed. Moving real pieces and making marks on a big surface supports fine motor practice and gives a clear visual reference for the whole group.

The Magnetic Polydron Activity Board is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for classrooms, nurseries and home learning spaces.

• Surfaces: Magnetic dry wipe surface on one side, magnetic chalkboard surface on the reverse
• Writing surface: 100 x 80 cm
• Frame: Pine wood with sturdy, chunky legs
• Use: Demonstrating geometric nets with Magnetic Polydron, or general teaching with dry wipe pens or chalk
• Age: 3 years and over
• Compatibility: Designed for use with Magnetic Polydron
• Brand: Polydron
• Polydron product code: 50-6000

• Two surfaces in one. Magnetic dry wipe on one side and magnetic chalkboard on the reverse.
• Made for nets. Designed for demonstrating geometric nets with Magnetic Polydron pieces.
• Large and stable. A 100 x 80 cm writing surface sits in a pine frame with chunky legs.
• Everyday teaching tool. Works with dry wipe pens or chalk for lessons beyond maths.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

Compatibility

Designed for use with Magnetic Polydron, dry wipe pens and chalk.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for children aged 3 years and over.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board?
  It is a double-sided magnetic teaching board from Polydron, designed for demonstrating geometric nets with Magnetic Polydron. One side is a magnetic dry wipe surface and the other a magnetic chalkboard. The writing surface measures 100 x 80 cm, held in a pine wood frame with sturdy legs.
• What age is the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board suitable for?
  The Activity Board is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. Young children can arrange magnetic shapes and make marks with chalk, while older pupils can lay out nets and label faces and edges. Adults should supervise its use, especially when small magnetic pieces are in play.
• How do teachers use the Activity Board in the classroom?
  Teachers use the board to show how a flat net becomes a 3D shape. Magnetic Polydron pieces can be laid out on the board, labelled with a pen or chalk, then lifted off and folded. The large surface lets a whole group follow the demonstration at the same time.
• Is the Activity Board useful for home education?
  Yes, it suits home educators and childminders who use Magnetic Polydron and want a large shared surface. Children can build shape patterns on the magnetic board, draw with chalk or dry wipe pens, and talk through their ideas. The two surfaces keep activities varied from one session to the next.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, a large visual board can help many children with SEND and learning differences follow a task step by step. Shapes and labels stay in view while children count and name faces. Adults can wipe away and repeat steps, adapting the pace to each learner's needs.
• Which surfaces does the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board have?
  The board has two magnetic surfaces. One side is a magnetic dry wipe surface for use with dry wipe pens, and the reverse is a magnetic chalkboard for use with chalk. Both sides can hold Magnetic Polydron pieces, and the writing surface measures 100 x 80 cm.
• Does the Activity Board work with other Polydron sets?
  The Activity Board is designed for use with Magnetic Polydron sets. Magnetic pieces hold on the board so children can lay out nets and patterns before folding them into 3D shapes. It can also be used on its own for general teaching with dry wipe pens or chalk.