{"product_id":"polydron-my-first-octoplay-class-set-award-winning-construction-age-2","title":"Polydron My First Octoplay Class Set - Award-Winning Construction Age 2+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Polydron My First Octoplay Class Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polydron My First Octoplay Class Set is a 42-piece construction set for children aged 2 years and above, comprising 40 large slotting pieces made from 100% recycled plastic and two storage poles. The chunky 12cm pieces connect by slotting together along their edges, giving young children a satisfying and accessible building experience without requiring precise grip or dexterity. The set shares the Creative Play Awards 2022 recognition awarded to the My First Octoplay range in the Special Educational Needs Toys and Resources (0 to 3 years) category, making it an independently validated resource for early years SEN provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set stands out for SEN and early years use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creative Play Awards 2022 recognition reflects the genuine accessibility of the My First Octoplay range for children with additional needs. The large 12cm pieces reduce the physical demands on children with dyspraxia, developmental coordination difficulties, or delayed fine motor development. The slot-together connection is firm and stable once engaged but manageable for children from age 2, supporting independent participation in group construction activities alongside peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor children with sensory processing differences, the set provides satisfying tactile feedback through the resistance and click of the slotting connection, and a visually manageable environment with solid, clearly differentiated colours and large piece surfaces that are easy to track and manipulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works in nurseries and early years classrooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning SEN resource for group settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e recognised at the Creative Play Awards 2022 in the Special Educational Needs Toys and Resources (0 to 3 years) category, giving SENCOs and early years leads independent evidence of suitability for inclusion in SEN provision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-group quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 pieces across the set provide enough material for group construction activities, making this a practical choice for nurseries and early years classrooms without needing multiple sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from 100% recycled plastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e all pieces are manufactured entirely from recycled material, making this one of the most sustainably produced class-set construction resources available for early years settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 12cm pieces for children from age 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e chunky pieces are easy to pick up, handle, and connect for toddlers and young children, including those with additional needs or developing fine motor skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo dual-purpose storage poles:\u003c\/strong\u003e thread through pieces for compact, organised storage in the reusable carton, and can also be used as construction elements for more intricate builds as children progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel guide included:\u003c\/strong\u003e gives practitioners a bank of structured builds to introduce during guided sessions, supporting group learning objectives alongside free exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for home use too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class set works well at home for families with multiple children or for a single child who benefits from a greater number of pieces for more complex builds. The two storage poles and reusable carton keep everything tidy between sessions. Parents supporting children with dyspraxia, fine motor delays, or sensory differences will find the set a practical and confidence-building resource, with independent award recognition in the SEN category to support their choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy construction play matters in early development\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction play is consistently recommended by occupational therapists and early years practitioners as a key activity for building the foundational skills children need for literacy and numeracy. Slotting, connecting, and building three-dimensional structures develops fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and sustained attention. For children with dyspraxia, sensory processing differences, or other learning differences, large-piece construction activities provide a structured and rewarding context for developing these skills alongside their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to order?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polydron My First Octoplay Class Set is available to order for nurseries, early years settings, and home use. For questions about suitability or bulk orders, our team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562968195454,"sku":"TA2408","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/81-1020-my-first-octoplay-class-set-recycled-logo.jpg?v=1781691998","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/polydron-my-first-octoplay-class-set-award-winning-construction-age-2","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}