What is the Original Polydron Midi Box?

The Original Polydron Midi Box (code 20-5002R) is an 80-piece construction set from Polydron for children aged 4 and over. It mixes 55 Polydron Frameworks pieces, which have open centres, with 25 solid Original Polydron pieces. The box also contains a leaflet, and is supplied in a recyclable box.

What can children build with the Midi Box?

The Midi Box contains 24 Frameworks equilateral triangles, 13 Frameworks squares, 12 Frameworks right angle triangles, 6 Frameworks isosceles triangles, 20 Polydron equilateral triangles and 5 Polydron squares. Children can combine open frames and solid faces to build cubes, pyramids, prisms and their own model designs. A free model guide covering the Midi, Mega and Mighty Boxes can be downloaded from Polydron.

For schools

• Supports 2D and 3D shape, nets, faces, edges and vertices at KS1 and KS2.
• Open Frameworks pieces let pupils see inside a 3D shape and count its edges.
• A compact 80-piece set for a small group, maths table or intervention session.
• Hands-on models support Quality First Teaching and SEND provision.
• Dishwasher safe at 70°C for easy cleaning.

For parents and home use

• A manageable starter set for open-ended building at home.
• Snapping pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.
• The downloadable model guide gives ideas when children want a challenge.
• Suitable from age 4, and works with other Original, Frameworks and Crystal Polydron sets as collections grow.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand shape ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Frameworks pieces show the edges of a shape clearly, while solid pieces show its faces, so children can compare the two by touch and sight. Joining pieces builds fine motor control, and models can be taken apart and rebuilt as often as needed.

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