Playstix Deluxe Construction Set of 211 Pcs

The Playstix Deluxe Construction Set - 211 Pieces is an open-ended, imaginative building kit designed to inspire children to create both simple and complex models with ease. Each colourful Playstix piece is grooved to interlock securely when placed across another, providing stability and encouraging inventive structures. With a colour-coded design system, children can easily identify lengths and follow illustrated instructions from the included idea booklet-making construction simple, educational, and fun.

Suitable for children aged 4 years and over, this deluxe set contains a wide variety of components, including wheels for building moving creations and a moulded building base for stable stacking and transport. Whether recreating a table and chairs or constructing an impressive two-storey cabin, children will gain valuable experience in design, engineering, and spatial reasoning while engaging in creative play.

Includes:

• 211 Playstix pieces
• Assorted rods in colour-coded lengths
• Wheels
• Moulded building base
• Big idea booklet with illustrated model suggestions

Dimensions of rods:

• Yellow: 16 mm
• Light Blue: 40.6 mm
• Purple: 65.2 mm
• Red: 89.6 mm
• Dark Blue: 114.1 mm
• Green: 138.6 mm
• Orange: 163.1 mm

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages early engineering skills by exploring structure, support, and stability.
• Enhances logical thinking and sequencing as children follow models or invent their own.
• Supports fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination through precise placement.
• Inspires creative expression and storytelling through imaginative builds.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the colour-coded rods to teach measurement and comparison in early maths.
• Facilitate small group projects to create themed models (e.g., vehicles, buildings, furniture).
• Integrate into STEM lessons on balance and design challenges.
• Encourage children to build something from the idea booklet and then reimagine it with their own twist.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for children aged 4+ years