What is the Translucent Magnetic Polydron Exploration Set?

The Translucent Magnetic Polydron Exploration Set (code 50-3050) is a 100-piece magnetic shape construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 and over. It contains 40 equilateral triangles, 12 right-angle triangles, 8 isosceles triangles, 24 squares, 4 rectangles and 12 pentagons. All pieces are magnetic, and the open frame design lets children see inside the shapes they build.

What can children build with the Exploration Set?

Polydron says the set will allow children to open up their imaginations. With six shapes and 100 pieces, children can build cubes, pyramids, prisms, arches and pentagon-based solids. The squares measure 6 x 6 cm. Pieces are made from engineering grade MABS, which Polydron describes as extremely durable, and a model guide can be downloaded from the Polydron website for extra ideas.

For schools

• Supports 2D and 3D shape work in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including faces, edges and nets.
• Open frame pieces let pupils look inside a solid and talk about its structure.
• 100 pieces in six shapes give a group plenty to sort, compare and build.
• Durable MABS pieces that can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser.
• A hands-on resource that fits Quality First Teaching and SEND provision.

For parents and home use

• A large, varied set that keeps building play fresh for longer.
• Encourages open-ended, imaginative construction.
• Joining magnetic pieces builds fine motor skills and confidence.
• Suitable from age 3, with adult supervision because the pieces contain magnets.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand shape ideas that can feel abstract on a worksheet. Children can hold a pentagon, count its sides and see how several pieces form a solid. The open frame pieces make the inside of a shape visible, which supports visual understanding. Placing pieces edge to edge also builds fine motor control, and tasks can be repeated as often as needed.

The Translucent Magnetic Polydron Exploration Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for the classroom, nursery or home.

• Contents: 40 equilateral triangles, 12 right-angle triangles, 8 isosceles triangles, 24 squares, 4 rectangles and 12 pentagons
• Total pieces: 100
• Square size: 6 x 6 cm
• Material: Engineering grade MABS, BPA free and recyclable
• Design: Open frame translucent pieces, all magnetic
• Packaging: Sturdy reusable carton
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 24 x 24 x 20 cm
• Weight: 1.771 kg
• Age: 3 years and over
• Care: Sterilise with an alcohol-based sanitiser
• Model guide: Downloadable from the Polydron website
• Brand: Polydron (Translucent Magnetic Polydron range)
• Polydron product code: 50-3050
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164538790

• See inside every build. Open frame translucent pieces show the inside of each solid children make.
• Six shapes, 100 pieces. Triangles of three kinds, squares, rectangles and pentagons widen the range of models.
• Made to last. Pieces are engineering grade MABS, which Polydron describes as extremely durable.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 40 x equilateral triangles
• 12 x right-angle triangles
• 8 x isosceles triangles
• 24 x squares (6 x 6 cm)
• 4 x rectangles
• 12 x pentagons

Care and Cleaning

Sterilise with an alcohol-based sanitiser.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 years and over. This product contains magnets. Swallowed or inhaled magnets can cause serious or fatal injury. Seek immediate medical help if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.

Delivery and Returns

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

• What is the Translucent Magnetic Polydron Exploration Set?
  It is a 100-piece translucent magnetic construction kit from Polydron. The set includes equilateral, right-angle and isosceles triangles, squares, rectangles and pentagons. All pieces are magnetic, and the open frame design lets children see inside the shapes they build, at school or at home.
• What age is the Translucent Magnetic Polydron Exploration Set for?
  The Exploration Set is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. Younger children can build towers and simple shapes, while older pupils can make prisms and pentagon-based solids. The pieces contain magnets, so adults should supervise and seek immediate medical help if a magnet is swallowed or inhaled.
• What comes in the Exploration Set box?
  The box contains 100 magnetic pieces in six shapes. There are 40 equilateral triangles, 12 right-angle triangles, 8 isosceles triangles, 24 squares, 4 rectangles and 12 pentagons. The boxed set measures 24 x 24 x 20 cm and weighs 1.771 kg, and a model guide can be downloaded from Polydron.
• How can teachers use the Exploration Set in maths lessons?
  Teachers can use the Exploration Set to teach 2D and 3D shape, faces, edges and nets. Pupils can build a solid, look inside it through the open frame pieces and describe its structure. The six shape types support sorting and comparing, and 100 pieces suit group work.
• Is the Exploration Set a good choice for home?
  Yes, the Exploration Set offers lots of variety for imaginative building at home. Six different shapes mean children can keep inventing new models over time. Joining the magnetic pieces gives regular fine motor practice, and finishing a structure helps children feel proud and confident.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences benefit from hands-on magnetic shapes. Seeing inside a solid through open frame pieces makes its structure easier to understand. Handling real triangles, squares and pentagons turns shape ideas into something concrete, and adults can set short tasks at each learner's pace.
• How durable are the Exploration Set pieces?
  Polydron states the pieces are made from engineering grade MABS, which it describes as extremely durable. The pieces are BPA free and recyclable, and they can be cleaned with an alcohol-based sanitiser. The set is supplied in a sturdy, reusable carton for tidy storage between sessions.