Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set

Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set – 48-piece Magnetic Polydron expansion with triangles, rectangles and pentagons

Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set expands construction possibilities with 48 less-common geometric pieces. The collection contains 24 right-angle triangles, 12 rectangles and 12 pentagons, adding useful forms for more detailed models and geometry work.

The open-frame pieces connect magnetically and can be used alone or alongside an existing Magnetic Polydron collection. Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set includes a guiding poster, while each pentagon side measures 6 cm.

What makes Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set special

Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set combines a carefully selected piece mix with a clear construction method, giving children practical opportunities to build, test and revise. Its format supports hands-on learning while leaving room for original designs.

STEM learning and geometry

Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set helps children investigate how flat shapes connect to form patterns, nets and three-dimensional structures. Magnetic attraction makes changes quick, encouraging learners to test and revise ideas.

Fine motor skills and spatial reasoning

Picking up, rotating and aligning magnetic pieces supports hand-eye coordination. Children can visualise where a panel should fit and see how each addition affects the complete model.

Problem-solving and collaborative play

Every build presents choices about shape, stability and design. Shared construction encourages children to explain plans, exchange pieces and combine ideas.

Why choose Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set

this construction set provides clear educational value through genuine construction features and a reusable, open-ended format. Children can begin with a simple connection and progress towards models that require planning, geometric understanding and persistence.

Right-angle triangles, rectangles and pentagons open design routes that are not possible with squares and equilateral triangles alone. This makes the set especially useful for extending an established collection and deepening shape vocabulary.

Benefits for early years, schools and home learning

In nurseries and early years settings, this construction set can support free construction and adult-led shape activities. Schools can use it for STEM challenges, geometry demonstrations and collaborative design work. At home, the set provides a practical screen-free building activity.

Adults can adjust the challenge by limiting pieces, offering a model to copy or asking children to create a structure with selected properties. Familiar components remain useful as vocabulary and construction confidence grow.

Supporting confident participation

Children can first explore how the pieces connect before working towards a specific outcome. Adults can model positional and shape language, encourage learners to explain changes and recognise thoughtful testing as part of the building process.

Long-term value for learning through play

this construction set can support short focused tasks, open-ended construction and larger group projects. Rebuilding is central to the experience, so the same pieces can generate new structures, questions and stories across repeated sessions.

Perfect for

• Nurseries, reception classes and primary schools
• STEM and geometry learning
• Fine motor and spatial reasoning activities
• Individual, paired or group construction
• Home learning and creative play

Gift suitability

this construction set is a thoughtful educational gift for children or settings that enjoy practical construction. Its repeatable building format offers immediate play value and scope for more complex ideas over time.

Progressing from patterns to three-dimensional models

Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set can be introduced through flat arrangements that make colour, shape and edge relationships easy to see. Children can then lift connected sections or add panels to create walls, roofs and enclosed geometric forms.

Adults can ask learners to predict which piece will complete a gap, create a symmetrical design or reproduce a model from another viewpoint. Magnetic connections allow changes to be made quickly, keeping attention on reasoning and spatial relationships. As an expansion pack, the set adds genuine geometric variety and helps an existing Magnetic Polydron collection support more sophisticated construction challenges.

Product features

• 48 magnetic pieces
• 24 right-angle triangles
• 12 rectangles and 12 pentagons
• Open-frame design
• Pentagon side length: 6 cm
• Guiding poster included
• Use independently or expand Magnetic Polydron collections

Specifications

• Product name: Magnetic Polydron Extra Shapes Set
• Brand: Sensory Education
• Product code: 50-1030
• Contents: See product features above
• Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor construction learning
• Batteries: Not required
• Learning focus: Geometry, shape properties, spatial awareness, STEM construction, problem-solving, fine motor skills and creative design
• Recommended age: Not stated