{"product_id":"polydron-wooden-octoplay-20-piece","title":"Polydron Wooden Octoplay - 20-Piece FSC Wooden Construction Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Polydron Wooden Octoplay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolydron Wooden Octoplay\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children build with Wooden Octoplay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports EYFS construction, design and early shape and space work, with links to KS1 design and technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 pieces suit one child or a pair working together in a construction area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid plywood pieces with a simple wipe-clean care routine suit shared use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a calm, tactile 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\u003eOffers open-ended wooden play from age 3, with no batteries or screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotting pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colour instruction guide gives first models to copy before children invent their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC certified wood suits families looking for responsibly sourced toys.\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolydron 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214967968126,"sku":"TA2548","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/30-2000-wooden-octoplay.jpg?v=1791972289","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/polydron-wooden-octoplay-20-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}