{"product_id":"polydron-octoplay-action-pack-296-piece","title":"Polydron Octoplay Action Pack - 296-Piece Construction Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Polydron Octoplay Action Pack?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolydron Octoplay Action Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 10-8030) is a 296-piece construction set for children aged 3 years and over. It contains 170 flats, 28 single pegs, 28 twin pegs, 28 twin discs, 14 quad discs, 24 struts, 4 wheels and axles, and a guide. The pieces slot together easily, and Polydron designed the set to stimulate children's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children build with the Octoplay Action Pack?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 296 pieces, children can build almost any model they can think of. The pegs and discs join flats at different angles, the struts add length and the wheels and axles turn models into moving vehicles. The set is large enough for several children to build at the same time. Polydron provides free Exploring Octoplay booklets and Octoplay work cards to download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports EYFS construction and design, with links to KS1 design and technology and early shape and space work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e296 pieces allow a group of children to build together, which encourages talk, planning and cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe at 70°C, so shared pieces are easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Octoplay work cards give ready-made tasks for small group sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a hands-on activity for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives open-ended building play from age 3, with enough pieces to keep children busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotting pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels and axles let children build vehicles that really move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing an idea become a finished model helps build confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to plan, build and test an idea. Octoplay pieces are easy to hold and slot together, which supports fine motor practice. Children can follow a work card step by step or build freely, and making a model that moves gives them a clear, visible result for their effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polydron Octoplay Action Pack is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in nursery, school or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214986547582,"sku":"TA2549","price":106.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/10-8030-2020_5B1_5D.jpg?v=1791972531","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/polydron-octoplay-action-pack-296-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}