What is the Original Polydron Engineer Class Set?

The Original Polydron Engineer Class Set (code 10-7060) is a 250-piece engineering construction kit from Polydron for children aged 9 and over. It demonstrates engineering principles and the workings of simple machines through gears, cams, linkages and other components. Work cards guide each build.

What can a class build with the Polydron Engineer Class Set?

The 250 pieces include gears with 8, 16 and 24 teeth, plus cams and linkages, shown in a key. Groups can build 14 models, making 3 to 4 at a time: Cable Car, Gear Toy 1, Gear Toy 2, Chairspinner, Chairoplane, Big Gear Toy 1, Big Gear Toy 2, Four Cylinder Engine, Gearbox, Crane, Gyro, V8 Engine, Clock and Vertigo. The pieces work with Original Polydron and Polydron Frameworks pieces, so the set can be used with existing classroom stock. The boxed set measures 43 x 32 x 22.5 cm and weighs 4.5 kg.

For schools

• Supports design and technology and STEM work on mechanisms and simple machines at KS2 and KS3.
• Three to four models can be built at once, so a class can work in small groups.
• Fourteen models give a clear progression from simple gear toys to engines and a gearbox.
• Dishwasher safe at 70°C, which helps keep shared classroom resources clean.
• Gives SEND provision and intervention groups a hands-on way into engineering ideas.

For parents and home use

• Suits home educators, clubs and larger families who want several builds on the go.
• Work cards help children aged 9 and over build with growing independence.
• Fitting gears, cams and linkages gives regular fine motor practice.
• Children can adapt the models or invent their own machines.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Turning a real gear and seeing another move makes cause and effect clear and visible. The work cards break each model into clear, visual stages, and group building lets children learn alongside peers. Fitting the components together also builds fine motor control.

The Original Polydron Engineer Class Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in the classroom or at home.

• Contents: 250 pieces as shown in the key, including gears, cams and linkages, plus work cards
• Total pieces: 250
• Gears: 8, 16 and 24 teeth
• Models: 14 models, 3 to 4 built at a time
• Material: BPA free and 100% recyclable
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 43 x 32 x 22.5 cm
• Weight: 4.5 kg
• Age: 9 years and over
• Compatibility: Original Polydron and Polydron Frameworks pieces
• Care: Dishwasher safe at 70°C
• Brand: Polydron (Original Polydron Engineer range)
• Polydron product code: 10-7060
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164531791

• Fourteen working models. Builds range from a Cable Car and Crane to a Gearbox and V8 Engine.
• Group building. Three to four models can be made at the same time, so a class can share one set.
• Uses existing stock. Pieces work with Original Polydron and Polydron Frameworks sets already in school.
• Easy to keep clean. Pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C for shared classroom use.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 250 x assorted Polydron Engineer pieces, including gears, cams and linkages, as shown in the key
• 1 x set of work cards

Compatibility

Compatible with Original Polydron and Polydron Frameworks pieces.

Care and Cleaning

Dishwasher safe at 70°C.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 9 years and over. Warning: choking hazard due to small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years. Strangulation hazard due to long cords.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is the Original Polydron Engineer Class Set?
  The Original Polydron Engineer Class Set is a 250-piece engineering kit made by Polydron for groups and classes. It uses gears, cams and linkages to build 14 working models, three to four at a time. Polydron says it demonstrates engineering principles and the workings of simple machines, and work cards guide each build.
• What age is the Polydron Engineer Class Set suitable for?
  The Polydron Engineer Class Set is suitable for children aged 9 years and over. The work cards guide each model step by step, while older learners can adapt the designs or invent their own machines. The set contains small parts and long cords, so keep it away from children under 3 years.
• Which models can be built with the Engineer Class Set?
  Children can build 14 working models, from a simple Cable Car to a V8 Engine and Gearbox. The full list is Cable Car, Gear Toy 1, Gear Toy 2, Chairspinner, Chairoplane, Big Gear Toy 1, Big Gear Toy 2, Four Cylinder Engine, Gearbox, Crane, Gyro, V8 Engine, Clock and Vertigo. Polydron advises making three to four at a time.
• How can teachers use the Polydron Engineer Class Set in the classroom?
  Teachers use the Engineer Class Set for design and technology and STEM lessons on mechanisms. Small groups can build three to four models at once, then explain how movement passes through the gears and linkages. The pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C and work with existing Original Polydron and Frameworks stock.
• Can the Polydron Engineer Class Set be used at home?
  Yes, the Engineer Class Set can be used at home, particularly by home educators, clubs or larger families. With 250 pieces, several children can build different models at the same time. The work cards support independent building, and fitting the gears and linkages gives useful fine motor practice.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences benefit from hands-on resources like the Polydron Engineer Class Set. Turning a gear and watching another move makes cause and effect visible. The work cards break each model into clear stages, and group building lets children learn alongside peers at their own pace.
• Is the Engineer Class Set compatible with other Polydron sets?
  Yes, the Engineer Class Set pieces work with Original Polydron and Polydron Frameworks pieces. Schools can use the set alongside the shapes they already own and add panels or frames to their machines. The boxed set measures 43 x 32 x 22.5 cm and weighs 4.5 kg, according to Polydron.