Original Polydron Colour Mixing Cube - Single Set, 6 Squares and Stand • The Dyslexia Shop

What is the Original Polydron Colour Mixing Cube?

The Original Polydron Colour Mixing Cube (code 10-CMC) is a build-your-own colour mixing cube from Polydron for children aged 4 and over. Each set contains 6 squares and 1 display stand, 7 pieces in total, packed in a retail display carton. This listing is for one single cube set. Polydron describes it as a starting point for exploring colour mixing.

How does the Colour Mixing Cube work?

Children join the 6 squares to build a Polydron cube, then peer through it to blend the colours. Turning the cube in the hand shows the effects created by mixing cyan, magenta and yellow. When building is finished, the cube sits on its display stand. Polydron lists the set at 8 x 8 x 8 cm and 0.153 kg, so it is easy to hold, carry and display.

For schools

Introduces colour mixing in a quick, low-cost activity at KS1 and KS2.
Building a cube from 6 squares reinforces faces of a 3D shape in maths.
Single sets suit rewards, take-home activities or a science display.
Offers a concrete, visual resource for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.
Dishwasher safe at 70°C for shared use.

For parents and home use

Makes an affordable gift or party bag item for children aged 4 and over.
Building the cube gives quick success and fine motor practice.
Encourages curiosity and questions about light and colour.
The display stand keeps the finished cube on show.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences explore ideas through touch and sight. With only 6 squares, the Colour Mixing Cube offers a short task with a clear finish, which can build confidence. Turning the cube produces an immediate visual change, giving children something concrete to talk about. Joining the squares also offers fine motor practice, and adults can extend the activity by asking children to predict colours before they look.

The Original Polydron Colour Mixing Cube is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences. Each unit ordered is one cube set.