TUKI Big Magnetic Foam Blocks - Smart 280 is a large-format magnetic building set containing 280 individual foam blocks, available now across North America at The Sensory Supply. Designed for larger public venues, big group sessions, and high-capacity play environments, this is the set built for spaces where 16 to 22 children build at once - schools, indoor playgrounds, hotel kids' clubs, therapy centres, and commercial spaces that need construction equipment that matches the scale of the room.

Each block is made from lightweight closed-cell EVA foam and houses a rotating neodymium magnet capsule that ensures pieces always attract, never repel. Four colours - turquoise, grey, yellow, and pink - are distributed roughly equally across the 280 elements, giving large groups the variety and volume to fill a space with ambitious, multi-station building. The Smart line's wider shape range, including cubes, truncated cubes, triangles, and diamonds, supports more structurally detailed and imaginative builds than the standard Builder sets.

Key Features of the TUKI Big Magnetic Blocks Smart 280

• Neodymium Rotating Magnet Capsules - Magnets rotate freely inside each sealed capsule so blocks attract from any angle, making construction intuitive and stable for children at every developmental stage and ability level
• Closed-Cell EVA Foam Construction - Each block is crafted from soft, lightweight, waterproof foam that doesn't absorb moisture, so surfaces wipe clean in seconds and disinfect thoroughly between uses - essential for high-traffic public and institutional venues
• Waterproof and Fully Floatable - Blocks float on water, extending play from the classroom, therapy room, or venue to the bath, pool, or outdoor spaces without any risk of damage
• Smart Line Shape Range - This set includes the full Smart series variety - cubes, truncated cubes, triangles, and diamonds - supporting more detailed and structurally complex builds than Builder-line sets
• 280 Elements in Four Colours - Turquoise, grey, yellow, and pink blocks are distributed roughly equally, giving groups of 16 to 22 children the building material to construct simultaneously across multiple zones or collaborative scenes
• Fully Modular - Combines with All TUKI Sets - Smart and Builder blocks are universally compatible, so this set merges seamlessly with any existing TUKI collection to expand a building environment without limit
• EN71-Certified, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free - Tested at an accredited research centre covering heavy metal migration, flammability, and mechanical safety; meets European EN71-1, EN71-2, and EN71-3 standards for professional institutional and public venue use
• Child Safe, Accredited Testing - Safety testing covered element migration including heavy metals, non-flammability, and the mechanical safety of toys
• Made to Fit - Every block is designed with exact modularity so elements connect universally regardless of which TUKI line or set they come from
• Light Weight - Individual blocks are easily lifted and handled by even the smallest set of hands, keeping participation accessible for children of all ages and abilities
• Durable Storage Bag Included - Each set comes with a robust, purpose-designed bag for organised storage and effortless transport of all 280 elements between sessions or venues
• European Made - Designed and manufactured in Poland; laureate of Poland's "Toy of the Year 2023" award

Skills and Development Supported Through TUKI Building Play

• Fine Motor Skills - Gripping, placing, and connecting blocks of this size develops precise hand and finger control, supporting the dexterity children rely on for daily tasks and learning activities
• Gross Motor Coordination - Reaching, lifting, and repositioning large foam blocks through space engages the whole body, building cross-body movement patterns and physical coordination essential for sensory and motor development programs
• Tactile Discrimination - The smooth, soft EVA foam surface provides consistent tactile input, supporting sensory exploration and tactile discrimination through hands-on handling of varied shapes and sizes
• Spatial Reasoning & Cognition - Planning and executing builds with a range of three-dimensional shapes develops spatial logic, problem-solving, and the executive function that transfers directly to academic and real-world learning
• Social Communication & Teamwork - Building at this scale across a group of up to 22 children requires negotiation, resource-sharing, and communication - an organic setting for developing the social skills that matter most in group environments
• Creative Thinking & Imagination - Open-ended construction with 280 elements in multiple shapes provides genuine scope for complex imaginative play, from freestanding sculptures to full-room movement paths and collaborative architectural builds

Best Settings for the TUKI Smart 280

The Smart 280 is calibrated for environments where sheer capacity matters. With 280 blocks and a recommended group size of 16 to 22 children, it is the right choice for:

• Large school gyms and open-plan classrooms running group motor or sensory sessions
• Indoor playgrounds, hotel kids' clubs, and family entertainment venues requiring durable commercial play equipment
• Occupational therapy centres and rehabilitation facilities running multi-client group sessions
• Children's hospitals and paediatric wards needing engaging, easily disinfected sensory building equipment
• Shopping centre play areas, event spaces, and public venues where intensive daily use by many children is expected
• Montessori and progressive education settings building rich, large-scale construction environments

Therapeutic and Developmental Context

For occupational therapists and educators working in sensory integration, the physical experience of handling and connecting these large foam pieces delivers meaningful proprioceptive and tactile feedback. The blocks resist and respond in ways that engage the body alongside the mind - a quality that makes the Smart 280 a practical tool for sensory diets and motor development programs, not simply a building set.

At 280 elements across a recommended group of 16 to 22 children, the Smart 280 creates the conditions for full-room therapeutic environments. Therapists can design movement paths that span an entire gym floor, multi-station construction tasks running simultaneously, and cooperative group exercises that address sensory, motor, and social goals within a single structured session.

Ideal for

• Large schools, daycares, and Montessori classrooms equipping high-capacity group learning environments
• Indoor playgrounds, hotel kids' clubs, shopping centre play areas, and public venues requiring equipment built for intensive daily use
• Occupational therapy centres and allied health facilities supporting motor and sensory development programs with multiple clients simultaneously
• Children's hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and paediatric sensory rooms requiring durable, hygienic, EN71-certified equipment
• Event organisers and family entertainment venues running structured or free-play group sessions
• Neurotypical and neurodiverse children of all abilities, from toddlers to older builders, across mixed-age and mixed-ability groups
• Families building a generous, lasting home play environment across Canada and the US who want the full range of Smart line shapes

• Single block: 10×10×10 cm
• Set/packaging: 70 x 70 x 50 cm
• Weight: 32kg
• Colours: Turquoise, Grey, Yellow, Pink (distributed roughly equally)
• Material: Closed-cell EVA foam with sealed neodymium rotating magnet capsules