{"product_id":"magnetic-polydron-sphera-class-set-72-piece","title":"Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set - 72-Piece Curved Shapes Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 50-1120) is a 72-piece magnetic construction kit from Polydron for children aged 5 and over. It contains 16 sphere pieces, 8 cylinder pieces, 24 quadrant pieces, 8 cone pieces, 8 anti-quadrants, 4 squares and 4 right-angle triangles, plus a poster to guide and start play. The set is made from 70% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can a class build with the Sphera Class Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sphera Class Set is designed for building more complex 3D shapes, including spheres, cones and cylinders. With 72 pieces, there is enough for a group to build several curved solids at once and compare them. All pieces are magnetic, and the open frame pieces let children see inside their creations. Squares measure 6 x 6 cm, and a model guide can be downloaded from the Polydron website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends KS1 and KS2 3D shape work to spheres, cylinders and cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 pieces support whole-group or carousel activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits pupils who have already mastered their first 3D shapes and need more challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concrete resource that fits Quality First Teaching and SEND provision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser between groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA larger curved-shape set for families, home educators or clubs with several children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages open-ended building with pieces that are new to most children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining magnetic pieces builds fine motor skills and confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from age 5; not for children under 3 because of small parts and magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand shapes that are difficult to picture from a flat drawing. Building a cylinder or cone piece by piece shows how curved and flat surfaces meet. The open frame pieces make the inside of each model visible, which gives clear visual support. Fitting the magnetic pieces together also builds fine motor control at a pace that suits each learner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for the classroom or for group learning at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214999556478,"sku":"TA2567","price":155.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/50-1120-magnetic-polydron-sphera-class-set-recycled-logo_5B1_5D_4f589983-2420-4e46-a1dd-aeefcc546ff7.jpg?v=1791972643","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/magnetic-polydron-sphera-class-set-72-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}