Maze: The Beaver Swims to the Dam — Ages 4–5
The beaver carries a branch for its dam and swims along a river full of bends and stones. A story maze for children aged 4–5.
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Maze: The Beaver Swims to the Dam — Ages 4–5
How to use this worksheet
- Find the beaver at the start of the maze and the stick dam at the finish.
- Float a finger downstream through the bends to the dam first, then draw the beaver's route in pencil.
- The 5 × 4 grid has wide corridors and few bends, a gentle maze for a four-year-old helping the beaver with its branch.
What this worksheet teaches
Swimming the beaver through a 5 × 4 grid helps a four- or five-year-old look ahead, spot a bend that ends and draw a steady line between wide walls. Bringing the branch to the dam gives the task a goal.
Play idea
Build your own dam from popsicle sticks or blocks and see if it can stop a paper “river”.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why do beavers build dams?
A dam raises the water, so the entrance to their lodge stays underwater and the beavers are safe from predators.
What if my child gets stuck?
Swim back to the last bend with the beaver and try the way that is still open toward the dam.
How long does it take?
Three to five minutes for most four-year-olds; if the line slips, let the beaver float along a finger again and redraw just that part.