{"product_id":"original-polydron-mega-box-126-piece","title":"Original Polydron Mega Box - 126-Piece Construction Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Original Polydron Mega Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Polydron Mega Box\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 20-5003R) is a 126-piece construction set from Polydron for children aged 4 and over. It contains 70 solid Polydron pieces, 54 open Frameworks pieces and 2 swivel joints, plus a guide. The pieces are made from BPA free materials and supplied in a recyclable cardboard box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children build with the Mega Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mega Box contains 60 solid equilateral triangles, 10 solid squares, 24 framework equilateral triangles, 12 framework squares, 12 right-angled framework triangles, 6 isosceles framework triangles and 2 swivel joints. Children can build solid polyhedra, open frame models and designs with turning parts using the swivel joints. A free model guide covering the Midi, Mega and Mighty Boxes can be downloaded from Polydron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 2D and 3D shape, nets, faces, edges and vertices at KS1 and KS2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen frames and solid faces help pupils compare the properties of 3D shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e126 pieces give a small group plenty to build with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwivel joints add simple design and technology work to maths lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on models support Quality First Teaching and SEND provision, and pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough pieces for bigger models and shared building at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnapping pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwivel joints encourage creative, open-ended designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from age 4, and works with other Original, Frameworks and Crystal Polydron sets.\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 shape ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Open frames show the edges of a shape and solid pieces show its faces, so children can compare them by touch and sight. Joining pieces builds fine motor control, and models with swivel joints give a satisfying, visible result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Polydron Mega Box is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58215010009470,"sku":"TA2583","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/20-5003R-2020-new_fda0df79-0988-451e-b12c-d885be2d9691.jpg?v=1791972761","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/original-polydron-mega-box-126-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}