What is Polydron Wooden Octoplay?

Polydron Wooden Octoplay (code 30-2000) is a 20-piece wooden construction set for children aged 3 years and over. It contains 20 octagonal Octoplay flats made from high-quality FSC certified plywood, plus a colour instruction guide. The pieces slot together to make freestanding models, and Polydron describes the set as suited to early years and primary school children.

What can children build with Wooden Octoplay?

With 20 pieces, children can build a dog, a person, a tower and many other models. Each piece measures 12 x 12 cm and is 6 mm thick, a size young children can hold and slot together. Because the models stand on their own, children can build, display and then change their design. A Wooden Octoplay model guide is also available to download from Polydron.

For schools

• Supports EYFS construction, design and early shape and space work, with links to KS1 design and technology.
• 20 pieces suit one child or a pair working together in a construction area.
• Solid plywood pieces with a simple wipe-clean care routine suit shared use.
• Gives a calm, tactile activity for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.

For parents and home use

• Offers open-ended wooden play from age 3, with no batteries or screens.
• Slotting pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.
• The colour instruction guide gives first models to copy before children invent their own.
• FSC certified wood suits families looking for responsibly sourced toys.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to plan, build and test an idea. The large wooden pieces are easy to see and hold, and slotting them together builds fine motor control. Children can follow a picture guide step by step or build freely, and they can take a model apart and try again at their own pace.

Polydron Wooden Octoplay 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.

• Contents: 20 Octoplay flats and a colour instruction guide
• Total pieces: 20
• Piece size: 12 x 12 cm, 6 mm thick
• Material: High-quality plywood, FSC certified (C177131)
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 13.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm
• Weight: 1.013 kg
• Age: 3 years and over
• Care: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth and mild soap or detergent, then wipe dry
• Brand: Polydron (Octoplay range)
• Polydron product code: 30-2000
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164533382

• Freestanding models. Octagonal pieces slot together into models that stand on their own, such as a dog or tower.
• Responsibly sourced wood. Made from high-quality plywood that is FSC certified (C177131).
• Ready to start. A colour instruction guide is included, with a further model guide available to download.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 20 x wooden Octoplay flats (12 x 12 cm, 6 mm thick)
• 1 x colour instruction guide

Care and Cleaning

Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth and a mild soap or detergent, then wipe dry.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 years and over.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is Polydron Wooden Octoplay?
  Polydron Wooden Octoplay is a 20-piece wooden construction set made from FSC certified plywood. The octagonal pieces slot together so children can build freestanding models such as a dog, a person or a tower. The set includes a colour instruction guide and is designed for children in early years and primary school.
• What age is Wooden Octoplay suitable for?
  Wooden Octoplay is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. The 12 x 12 cm pieces are large enough for young children to hold and slot together. Nursery and reception children can copy simple models from the guide, while older primary children can design taller and more complex freestanding builds of their own.
• How can schools and nurseries use Wooden Octoplay?
  Schools and nurseries use Wooden Octoplay in construction areas, design activities and small group work. Children can follow the colour instruction guide, then plan and build their own freestanding models. The 20 solid plywood pieces are easy to wipe clean, which helps when the set is shared between children during the day.
• Is Wooden Octoplay a good toy for home?
  Yes, Wooden Octoplay gives children open-ended wooden building play at home. The included guide shows first models to copy, and children can then invent their own designs. Slotting the pieces together gives fine motor practice, and finishing a model that stands up by itself helps young children feel confident and proud.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences benefit from hands-on construction like Wooden Octoplay. The large wooden pieces are easy to see and hold, and slotting them together supports fine motor control. Children can follow a picture guide step by step or build freely, working at a pace that suits them.
• What comes in the Polydron Wooden Octoplay set?
  The set contains 20 wooden Octoplay flats and a colour instruction guide. Each piece measures 12 x 12 cm and is 6 mm thick. The packed set measures 13.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm and weighs 1.013 kg, according to Polydron. A further model guide can be downloaded free from the Polydron website.
• What is Wooden Octoplay made from?
  Wooden Octoplay is made from high-quality plywood that is FSC certified. Polydron lists the FSC certificate code as C177131. The set is wooden rather than plastic, so Polydron advises cleaning it with a dry or slightly damp cloth and a mild soap or detergent, then wiping the pieces dry.