What is the Magnetic Polydron Add-On Wheels Set?

The Magnetic Polydron Add-On Wheels Set (code 50-1065) is an 8-piece add-on pack from Polydron for children aged 3 and over. It contains 4 wheels and 4 hubs. The set is designed to be used with other Magnetic Polydron sets, turning flat and solid shape builds into vehicles that roll. It is made from 33% recycled plastic and comes in a sturdy, reusable and recyclable carton.

How does the Add-On Wheels Set help children learn?

Polydron describes this set as a way to "create your own moving vehicles" and "explore push and pull". Children attach the 4 hubs and 4 wheels to a Magnetic Polydron base, then test how far and how fast their model travels. Each square hub measures 6 x 6 cm, matching the size of standard Magnetic Polydron squares, so the pieces sit neatly alongside an existing collection. Because the wheels are an add-on, children need at least one other Magnetic Polydron set to build a complete vehicle.

For schools

• Adds a moving element to Magnetic Polydron sets already used in EYFS and KS1 classrooms.
• Supports early science talk about pushing, pulling and how things move.
• Gives small groups a shared design challenge, such as building a vehicle that carries a load.
• Offers a hands-on, practical activity that suits SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.
• Pieces can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser between sessions.

For parents and home use

• Extends a Magnetic Polydron set you already own with 8 extra pieces.
• Encourages open-ended play as children design, test and rebuild their own vehicles.
• Fitting hubs and wheels to a model gives useful fine motor practice.
• Suitable from age 3, with adult supervision because the pieces contain magnets.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to explore ideas. Building a vehicle and watching it move links an action to a visible result, which can make cause and effect easier to understand. Joining hubs and wheels to magnetic shapes builds fine motor control, and the clear, simple pieces keep the task manageable. Adults can start with a single vehicle and add challenge step by step.

The Magnetic Polydron Add-On Wheels Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, to extend your Magnetic Polydron collection at school or at home.

• Contents: 4 wheels and 4 hubs
• Total pieces: 8
• Hub size: Square hub measures 6 x 6 cm
• Material: 33% recycled plastic
• Packaging: Sturdy reusable carton, recyclable
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 11 x 11 x 10 cm
• Weight: 0.297 kg
• Age: 3 years and over
• Compatibility: For use with other Magnetic Polydron sets
• Care: Sterilise with an alcohol-based sanitiser
• Brand: Polydron (Magnetic Polydron range)
• Polydron product code: 50-1065
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164531401

• Brings models to life. Four wheels and four hubs turn Magnetic Polydron builds into vehicles that children can push and pull.
• Matches existing sets. Square hubs measure 6 x 6 cm, the same size as standard Magnetic Polydron squares.
• Made with recycled plastic. Polydron states the set uses 33% recycled plastic and 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

• 4 x wheels
• 4 x hubs (square hub 6 x 6 cm)

Compatibility

An add-on set for use with other Magnetic Polydron sets to create moving vehicles. Other Magnetic Polydron pieces are not included.

Care and Cleaning

Sterilise with an alcohol-based sanitiser.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 years and over. This product contains magnets. Swallowed or inhaled magnets can cause serious or fatal injury. Seek immediate medical help if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is the Magnetic Polydron Add-On Wheels Set?
  It is an 8-piece Polydron add-on pack with 4 wheels and 4 hubs. Children fix the hubs and wheels to models made from other Magnetic Polydron sets to build vehicles that move. Polydron designed it so children can create their own moving vehicles and explore push and pull through hands-on play.
• What age is the Magnetic Polydron Add-On Wheels Set suitable for?
  The set is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. Young children can attach wheels to simple bases, while older children can design more ambitious vehicles. The pieces contain magnets, so adults should supervise play and seek immediate medical help if a magnet is ever swallowed or inhaled.
• Do I need other Polydron sets to use the wheels?
  Yes, you need at least one other Magnetic Polydron set to build a full vehicle. The Add-On Wheels Set contains only 4 wheels and 4 hubs. Polydron states it is for use with other Magnetic Polydron sets, and the 6 x 6 cm square hubs match standard Magnetic Polydron squares.
• How can teachers use the Add-On Wheels Set in the classroom?
  Teachers can use the wheels to add a moving element to Magnetic Polydron lessons in EYFS and KS1. Pupils can build a vehicle, then talk about pushing, pulling and how far it travels. Small groups can compare designs, and the pieces can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser between sessions.
• Is the Add-On Wheels Set good for play at home?
  Yes, it is a simple way to extend a Magnetic Polydron set you already have at home. Children can design, test and rebuild their own vehicles as often as they like. Fitting the hubs and wheels to magnetic shapes also gives regular fine motor practice during open-ended play.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences enjoy hands-on resources like Magnetic Polydron. Watching a model move after building it gives a clear link between action and result. Handling the wheels and hubs supports fine motor skills, and adults can keep tasks short and simple, adding challenge gradually.
• What is the Add-On Wheels Set made from?
  Polydron states that the Add-On Wheels Set is made from 33% recycled plastic. It is supplied in a sturdy, reusable carton that can be recycled. The boxed set measures 11 x 11 x 10 cm and weighs 0.297 kg, and the pieces can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser.