{"product_id":"original-polydron-sphera-class-set-196-piece","title":"Original Polydron Sphera Class Set - 196-Piece 3D Shape Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Original Polydron Sphera Class Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Polydron Sphera Class Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code SP-3003) is a 196-piece construction kit from Polydron for building curved 3D shapes with a whole class. It is suitable for children aged 8 and over. The set contains 36 sphere pieces, 72 quadrant pieces, 16 cone pieces, 12 cylinder pieces, 20 squares and 40 right angle triangles, plus an Exploring Sphera activity booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can a class build with Polydron Sphera?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolydron Sphera lets children create their own spheres, cylinders and cones. Polydron describes the Class Set as a set to build over 16 different spherical models together, designed for large groups of children. Polydron also presents it as a resource for teaching 3D shapes to KS2 children. The pieces come in 4 colours, and a free Sphera Assembly Guide is available to download from Polydron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports KS2 and KS3 maths on 3D shape, including curved surfaces, faces, edges and vertices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e196 pieces let a large group build over 16 spherical models at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete models support Quality First Teaching before pictorial and abstract work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe at 70°C, so shared pieces are simple to keep clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in SEND provision, intervention groups and maths clubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits home educators, tutors or families who want enough pieces for several children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining the pieces gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Exploring Sphera booklet gives adults ready-made activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended building lets children design their own curved models.\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 maths ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Curved shapes such as spheres and cones are hard to draw and picture, but a Sphera model can be held, turned and taken apart. The 4 colours give clear visual cues, and joining pieces builds fine motor control. Building the same shape several times with a partner gives useful repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Polydron Sphera Class Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in school or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214986580350,"sku":"TA2598","price":182.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/SP-3003-polydron-sphera-class-set_ba9158c3-ed92-40db-bc59-9fb4994350f1.jpg?v=1791972532","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/original-polydron-sphera-class-set-196-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}