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Give classroom construction a defined starting point with Poly-M building baseplates. Each set includes four 38 × 28 cm plates for building with compatible Poly-M blocks.

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Give classroom construction a defined starting point with Poly-M building baseplates. Each set includes four 38 × 28 cm plates for building with compatible Poly-M blocks.

Set up a classroom building station

Place a baseplate on a table with a small selection of Poly-M blocks. Invite children to mark out the footprint of a house before adding walls. Compare the space left for a doorway or garden, then let them revise the plan and explain what changed.

Build together across four plates

Give pairs their own plate and a shared brief, such as designing buildings for a neighbourhood. Arrange the finished models together and ask where the roads or paths should meet. The plates also offer a wall-mounted option. Follow the product’s mounting guidance when planning a vertical building space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the baseplate set?

Four Poly-M baseplates are included. Poly-M building blocks are sold separately.

How much table space does each plate need?

Each plate measures 38 × 28 cm. Allow extra room around it for children to reach the blocks and work alongside one another.

Which blocks fit these baseplates?

Choose blocks from the Poly-M building system. Check the product listing before pairing the plates with another system.

How could we use all four plates together?

Invite four children to design a different part of a town. Bring their models side by side and ask how someone would travel between the places they built.