{"product_id":"solid-magnetic-polydron-essential-shapes-set-104-piece","title":"Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set - 104-Piece Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 50-9200) is a 104-piece magnetic construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 and over. It contains 36 squares, 36 equilateral triangles, 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons, plus a model guide. Every piece is magnetic, and the set is made from ABS plastic with 70% recycled content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children build with the Essential Shapes Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith four different shapes and 104 pieces, children can move beyond simple cubes and pyramids to more complex 3D solids. Pentagons and hexagons open up models such as dodecahedra and hexagonal prisms. Each square measures 6 x 6 cm. Polydron describes this as the set for teaching geometry, construction and polarity to larger groups of children. Colour coding in four bright colours helps children learn which edges attract, and the set is compatible with Magnetic Polydron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e104 pieces give larger groups enough shapes to build at the same time in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports maths teaching on 2D and 3D shape, nets, faces, edges and vertices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete models support Quality First Teaching before pupils move to pictures and diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in SEND provision and maths intervention groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be sterilised with an alcohol-based sanitiser, which helps with shared use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets children explore four shape types through open-ended building at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic edges make joining easy, so children build with growing confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up and placing pieces supports fine motor development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model guide gives parents ready-made ideas to start with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from age 3 with adult supervision, as the pieces contain magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences make sense of shape and space. With Solid Magnetic Polydron, children can hold a hexagon, count its sides and see how it joins to other shapes. The magnets guide pieces into place, and the colours give clear visual cues. Building and unfolding nets turns abstract geometry into something concrete that children can repeat at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for classrooms, nurseries and homes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214972424574,"sku":"TA2570","price":229.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/50-9200-solid-magnetic-polydron-essential-shapes-set-recycled-logo.jpg?v=1791972308","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/solid-magnetic-polydron-essential-shapes-set-104-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}