What is the Translucent Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set?

The Translucent Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set (code 50-9200T) is a 104-piece magnetic construction kit from Polydron for children aged 3 and over. It contains 36 squares, 36 triangles, 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons in translucent colours. The pieces are made from engineering-grade MBS plastic, described as super tough.

What can children build with the Translucent Essential Shapes Set?

Four shape types and 104 pieces let children go beyond cubes and pyramids. Pentagons and hexagons make it possible to build more complex 3D solids, such as hexagonal prisms and dodecahedra. The magnets pull edges together, so models hold their shape while children explore. Because every piece is translucent, light passes through and colours blend where pieces overlap, which brings colour mixing and light play into geometry work.

For schools

• 104 pieces give larger groups enough shapes to build at the same time in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Supports maths teaching on 2D and 3D shape, nets, faces, edges and vertices.
• Concrete models support Quality First Teaching before pictorial and abstract work.
• Works on a light panel for sensory and small group activities.
• Suits SEND provision and maths intervention groups.

For parents and home use

• Offers four shape types for open-ended building at home.
• Translucent pieces turn a sunny window into a place to learn about colour.
• Magnetic edges join easily, which builds confidence in young builders.
• Handling and placing pieces supports fine motor skills.
• Suitable from age 3 with adult supervision, as the pieces contain magnets.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences make sense of shape and space. With the Translucent Solid Magnetic Polydron Essential Shapes Set, children can hold a hexagon, count its sides and see how it joins other shapes. The magnets guide pieces into place, and the translucent colours give strong visual interest. Building and unfolding nets makes abstract geometry concrete and repeatable.

The Translucent 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.