What is the Translucent Magnetic Polydron Class Set?

The Translucent Magnetic Polydron Class Set (code 50-3000T/SPECIAL) is a 128-piece magnetic shape construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 and over. It contains 48 squares and 80 equilateral triangles, plus a poster. The set is designed to occupy larger groups of children building 2D and 3D shapes, in a nursery, classroom or busy home.

What can children build with 128 translucent pieces?

With 80 triangles and 48 squares, children can build cubes, pyramids, prisms, towers and their own designs, then take them apart and start again. The pieces join magnetically, so a flat 2D pattern can be lifted into a 3D shape. The translucent pieces bring a new design angle to construction and can be used on a light box, where colours glow and overlap.

For schools

• 128 pieces give a whole group enough shapes to build at the same time.
• Supports maths learning on 2D and 3D shape, faces and edges in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Works on a light box for sensory and investigative play in the early years.
• A concrete, hands-on resource that fits Quality First Teaching and SEND provision.
• The poster gives a starting point for group building activities.

For parents and home use

• A large set that siblings or friends can share without running out of pieces.
• Encourages open-ended play, from simple patterns to tall structures.
• 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 gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way into shape and space. Children can hold a triangle, count its sides and see how several triangles form a pyramid. The translucent pieces offer strong visual feedback, especially on a light box, and placing shapes edge to edge supports fine motor control. Building and rebuilding lets learners repeat ideas at their own pace.

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