What is the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board?

The Magnetic Polydron Activity Board (code 50-6000) is a double-sided magnetic board from Polydron for use with children aged 3 and over. One side has a magnetic dry wipe surface and the reverse has a magnetic chalkboard surface. The writing surface measures 100 x 80 cm, and the board sits in a pine wood frame with sturdy, chunky legs for stability.

How does the Activity Board help with teaching shape?

The board is designed for demonstrating geometric nets with Magnetic Polydron. Adults and children can press magnetic pieces flat onto the board to lay out a net, label faces and edges with a dry wipe pen or chalk, then lift the net away to fold it into a 3D solid. The same board works for everyday teaching with dry wipe pens or chalk, so it earns its place beyond maths lessons.

For schools

• A large 100 x 80 cm surface lets a whole group see a net or shape demonstration at once.
• Supports EYFS and KS1 maths on 2D and 3D shape, nets and properties of shape.
• Helps Quality First Teaching by linking concrete pieces with drawn labels and diagrams.
• Sturdy legs give stability in busy classrooms, and two surfaces offer pen or chalk options.
• Useful in SEND provision for shared, visual demonstrations at child height.

For parents and home use

• Suits home educators and childminders who already use Magnetic Polydron.
• Gives children a large space to arrange shapes and patterns freely.
• Writing with chalk or dry wipe pens supports early mark making and fine motor control.
• Two surfaces keep activities varied, from drawing to shape building.
• Suitable for children aged 3 and over, with adult supervision.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Large, hands-on displays help many learners with SEND and learning differences follow a maths idea step by step. On the Magnetic Polydron Activity Board, a net stays visible while children name and count each face, and labels can be added or wiped away as needed. Moving real pieces and making marks on a big surface supports fine motor practice and gives a clear visual reference for the whole group.

The Magnetic Polydron Activity Board is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for classrooms, nurseries and home learning spaces.