{"product_id":"xl-octoplay-award-winning-giant-construction-set-copy","title":"XL Octoplay Class Set - Award-Winning Giant Group Construction Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eXL Octoplay Class Set is a 42-piece giant construction set by Polydron, made from 100% recycled plastic for children aged 2 and over. It contains 40 XL Octoplay pieces and 2 storage poles, making it the class-scale version of the award-winning XL Octoplay set. Polydron describe it as taking the classic Giant Octoplay concept to a whole new level, with the larger piece count specifically designed to support group and whole-class use. The set won the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL Octoplay is an active, physical construction resource. Polydron describe it as encouraging the development of upper body strength and gross motor skills through hands-on construction play, with pieces large enough for children to build towering vertical structures that require reaching and stretching. Smooth edges ensure safe play throughout, and the set is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. It is compatible with the Giant Octoplay range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL Octoplay Class Set is a purpose-built whole-class resource for EYFS provision and SEND group work. With 40 pieces and 2 storage poles, the set provides enough for a full class of children to engage in simultaneous active construction, or for smaller groups to collaborate on large, ambitious builds. The physically active nature of XL Octoplay -- encouraging upper body strength, gross motor skills, and proprioceptive engagement -- makes it a distinctive and valuable addition to SEND provision, going well beyond what tabletop construction sets can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-class capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 XL Octoplay pieces and 2 storage poles give a full class or large group enough pieces to build simultaneously -- the definitive school-scale XL Octoplay resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive, whole-body construction play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydron describe XL Octoplay as encouraging upper body strength and gross motor skills through construction play. Children reach and stretch as they build towering structures, making this a physically developmental activity as well as a creative one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem-solving and teamwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydron explicitly describe the set as encouraging problem-solving and teamwork, making it well-suited to collaborative EYFS and SEND group sessions that develop communication and shared attention alongside physical and creative skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth edges for safe group play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth edges ensure safe play for all children throughout active, whole-body use in group settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, easy to clean, and designed for classrooms, outdoor areas, and group activities in any environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward winning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2025 in the Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years) category -- independent validation of play quality and educational value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Giant Octoplay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects with the Giant Octoplay range, allowing settings that already own Giant Octoplay pieces to combine the two for even greater construction variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL Octoplay Class Set gives children aged 2 and over a large-scale, physically active construction set with enough pieces for ambitious group or individual play at home. The 40 XL pieces build into towering structures that require children to reach, stretch, and physically engage, providing a whole-body play experience that is meaningfully different from tabletop construction toys. Smooth edges throughout make the set safe for independent use from age 2, and it can be used indoors or outdoors -- in a garden, a playroom, or any open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnough pieces for group or ambitious individual play.\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 pieces provide scope for siblings or a group of children to build simultaneously, or for one child to attempt large, complex structures across many sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive, physical play for children with SEND.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole-body construction activity supports gross motor development and upper body strength, making this a particularly valuable resource for children with general SEND and learning differences who benefit from active, proprioceptive play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe smooth edges throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth edges ensure safe independent play for children from age 2, throughout active and physically engaging use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo storage poles included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organise all 40 pieces efficiently between sessions, with each pole also usable as part of the construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward winning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creative Play Awards 2025 winner -- Outdoor Toys and Games (0-5 years).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably made.\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% recycled plastic, BPA free, and fully recyclable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSEND support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXL Octoplay Class Set brings the full SEND benefits of XL Octoplay to a group and whole-class scale. The active, physically engaging construction play supports gross motor development, upper body strength, and proprioceptive awareness alongside creative thinking and problem-solving -- a combination that is difficult to achieve with smaller, tabletop construction resources. For children with general SEND and learning differences, the purposeful physical activity, achievable construction goals, and smooth-edged, accessible pieces make this a safe and engaging resource from age 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt class scale, XL Octoplay Class Set also opens up collaborative SEND provision that individual sets cannot support: group building projects, structured turn-taking activities, shared construction challenges, and paired or team-based sessions that develop communication and social skills alongside the physical and creative benefits. Compatible with Giant Octoplay, it can be combined with existing provision to extend the range of activities on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are equipping an EYFS outdoor area, a SEND resource space, or a whole-class construction provision, XL Octoplay Class Set is an award-winning, purposeful, and physically engaging investment from a trusted educational brand. Contact The Dyslexia Shop for advice on how XL Octoplay Class Set fits your SEND provision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604625760638,"sku":"TA2434","price":429.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/82-8100-xl-octoplay-class-set-with-logo_1.jpg?v=1782295122","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/xl-octoplay-award-winning-giant-construction-set-copy","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}