Discover the magic of light and shapes with this fascinating Acrylic Blocks - Pack of 7. Each beautifully crafted piece is 25mm thick and designed for hands-on exploration, allowing learners to experiment with reflection, refraction and the dispersion of light in an engaging and visual way. The transparent blocks invite curiosity as light passes through them, bends, or creates dazzling effects across surfaces. Stored neatly in a sturdy wooden storage box, this set keeps all components organised and ready for the next discovery session.
With a variety of geometric forms included, the blocks provide an exciting opportunity to explore how light behaves when it meets different angles and curved surfaces. Learners can observe how light bends through triangular prisms, spreads into subtle colour effects, or reflects in unexpected directions. Whether used near a window, with a light panel, or alongside torches and mirrors, this set encourages exploration, observation and hands-on experimentation while supporting early STEM learning in playful ways.
Educational Benefits:
- Introduces early science concepts such as reflection, refraction and light dispersion through hands-on investigation
- Develops problem-solving and critical thinking while experimenting with angles, shapes and light paths
- Encourages observation skills as learners notice how light changes through different block shapes
- Supports spatial awareness and early geometry recognition through exploration of triangular and curved forms
Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:
- Place the blocks on a light panel or near natural sunlight and observe how light bends and reflects through each shape
- Create a simple “light lab” using torches to investigate how beams travel through different prisms
- Combine with mirrors or reflective materials to explore how light changes direction
- Build small shape arrangements and predict how light will pass through each piece before testing it
Product Details
- Block thickness: 25mm
- Wooden storage box included
- Rectangle: 75(L) x 25(H) x 50(W) mm
- Semi circular: 75mm diameter
- Triangle 60° x 60° x 60°: 58mm sides
- Triangle 90° x 45° x 45°: 75mm hypotenuse
- Triangle 90° x 60° x 30°: 75mm hypotenuse
- Bi-convex: 75mm long with curved faces (100mm radius)
- Bi-concave: 75mm long with curved faces (100mm radius)
Pack size: Pack of 7
