What is the Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set?

The Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set (code 10-3067F) is a 121-piece shape construction kit from Polydron for children aged 6 and over. It contains 10 different shapes, from right angle and isosceles triangles to rectangles, octagons and decagons. Every piece is an open frame, so children can see inside each prism or pyramid they build. A full set of teacher's notes is included.

How does the set help children learn about prisms and pyramids?

The pieces are colour coded to make sorting simple. The 53 red pieces are triangles: 9 equilateral, 10 right angle, 26 isosceles and 8 Root 2 triangles. The 58 blue pieces are 14 squares and 44 rectangles. The 10 yellow pieces are 3 pentagons, 3 hexagons, 2 octagons and 2 decagons. Children choose a base shape, then add rectangles for a prism or triangles for a pyramid, and compare the results. The pieces are lightweight, easy to connect and fully compatible with the Original Polydron range.

For schools

• Supports the maths curriculum on 3D shape, prisms, pyramids, faces, edges and vertices across KS1 and KS2.
• Teacher's notes include many exercises and extension ideas for lesson planning.
• Colour coding helps pupils find the right pieces quickly during group work.
• Concrete models support Quality First Teaching before pictorial and abstract work.
• Useful in SEND provision and intervention groups where hands-on resources are needed.

For parents and home use

• Helps children explore 3D shape through hands-on building at home.
• Joining the pieces gives regular fine motor practice.
• Open-ended building means children can invent their own shapes as well as follow ideas.
• Suitable from age 6, with octagons and decagons to stretch older children.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand maths ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Children can hold a prism, look through its open faces and count its edges directly. The red, blue and yellow colour coding gives clear visual cues, and joining pieces builds fine motor control. Changing one base shape and seeing the whole model change makes the rules of prisms and pyramids concrete.

The Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid 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.

• Contents: 9 equilateral triangles, 10 right angle triangles, 26 isosceles triangles, 8 Root 2 triangles, 14 squares, 44 rectangles, 3 pentagons, 3 hexagons, 2 octagons, 2 decagons and teacher's notes
• Total pieces: 121, in 10 different shapes
• Colours: Colour coded red (triangles), blue (squares and rectangles) and yellow (pentagons, hexagons, octagons and decagons)
• Age: 6 years and over
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Original Polydron range
• Brand: Polydron (Polydron Frameworks range)
• Polydron product code: 10-3067F

• Ten shapes in one box. Includes octagons and decagons, so children can build a wide range of prisms and pyramids.
• Colour coded for speed. Red triangles, blue squares and rectangles, and yellow polygons make sorting and tidying simple.
• Ready for lessons. Teacher's notes include many exercises and extension ideas.
• Works with what you have. Fully compatible with the Original Polydron range.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 9 x equilateral triangles (red)
• 10 x right angle triangles (red)
• 26 x isosceles triangles (red)
• 8 x Root 2 triangles (red)
• 14 x squares (blue)
• 44 x rectangles (blue)
• 3 x pentagons (yellow)
• 3 x hexagons (yellow)
• 2 x octagons (yellow)
• 2 x decagons (yellow)
• 1 x set of teacher's notes

Compatibility

Fully compatible with the Original Polydron range.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 6 years and over.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is the Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set?
  The Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set is a 121-piece geometry kit for building prisms and pyramids. It contains 10 different open-frame shapes, including triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons and decagons. The pieces are colour coded red, blue and yellow, and a full set of teacher's notes is included.
• What age is the Prism and Pyramid Set suitable for?
  The Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set is suitable for children aged 6 years and over. Younger children can build simple triangular prisms and square-based pyramids. Older pupils can use the octagons and decagons to build more complex shapes and compare how the number of faces, edges and vertices changes.
• How can teachers use this set in maths lessons?
  Teachers use the Prism and Pyramid Set to teach the properties of 3D shapes. Pupils pick a base shape, build a prism and a pyramid on it, then count faces, edges and vertices. The teacher's notes include many exercises and extension ideas, and colour coding helps groups find the pieces they need quickly.
• Can my child use the Prism and Pyramid Set at home?
  Yes, the Prism and Pyramid Set works well for home learning. Children can build shapes from school maths lessons, invent their own models or follow ideas with a parent. Clicking the lightweight pieces together gives regular fine motor practice, and seeing a shape take form helps children feel more confident with maths.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences benefit from hands-on resources like Polydron Frameworks. Holding a real prism or pyramid makes abstract shape properties easier to see and count. The open frames show every edge, colour coding gives clear visual cues, and adults can adjust tasks to suit each learner's pace.
• What is included in the Prism and Pyramid Set?
  The set includes 121 pieces in 10 shapes plus teacher's notes. There are 9 equilateral, 10 right angle, 26 isosceles and 8 Root 2 triangles in red; 14 squares and 44 rectangles in blue; and 3 pentagons, 3 hexagons, 2 octagons and 2 decagons in yellow.
• Does the Prism and Pyramid Set work with other Polydron sets?
  Yes, the Polydron Frameworks Prism and Pyramid Set is fully compatible with the Original Polydron range. Schools and families can combine these pieces with existing Polydron sets to build larger or more varied models. Mixing open frames with solid pieces also lets children compare open and closed faces on the same shape.