What is the Original Polydron School Geometry Set?

The Original Polydron School Geometry Set (code 10-3020) is a 268-piece geometry kit from Polydron for children aged 4 and over. It contains 266 shapes and 2 Polydron protractors: 80 equilateral triangles, 40 right angle triangles, 60 isosceles triangles, 24 root 2 triangles, 30 squares, 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons. The pieces snap together at the edges to form a strong hinge.

How does the School Geometry Set support maths?

Seven shape types in 4 colours let pupils compare different triangles, build tessellations and fold nets into prisms, pyramids and other polyhedra. The 2 Polydron protractors add angle work to shape building. Each square measures 7.3 x 7.3 cm. Polydron states the pieces are BPA free and 100% recyclable, and they connect with Crystal Polydron, Polydron Frameworks, Polydron Bridges and Polydron Engineer.

For schools

• Supports 2D and 3D shape, types of triangle, angles, nets, faces, edges and vertices across KS1 and KS2, with extension work at KS3.
• 268 pieces give enough shapes for several groups to work at once.
• Protractors let pupils measure and compare angles on the shapes they build.
• Concrete models support Quality First Teaching and SEND provision before pictorial and abstract work.
• Dishwasher safe at 70°C, which helps keep shared resources clean.

For parents and home use

• Gives home learners a wide range of shapes to explore at their own pace.
• Joining pieces offers regular fine motor practice.
• Free Exploring Polydron booklets can be downloaded from Polydron for activity ideas.
• Open-ended play stays interesting from age 4 into secondary maths.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences make sense of geometry that can feel abstract on paper. Holding a right angle triangle beside an isosceles triangle shows the difference clearly, and a protractor on a real shape makes angle work more concrete. The bright pieces give clear visual cues, and joining edges builds fine motor control.

The Original Polydron School Geometry Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in the classroom or at home.