Maze: The Boat Sails to the Lighthouse — Ages 6–8
A fisherman in a small boat sails to a striped lighthouse that shows the way to the harbor. A story maze for children aged 6–8.
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Maze: The Boat Sails to the Lighthouse — Ages 6–8
How to use this worksheet
- Find the fishing boat at the start of the maze and the lighthouse at the finish.
- Chart the course with a fingertip from the boat to the striped lighthouse, then draw it in pencil without scraping a wall.
- Some channels near the lighthouse are blocked, so a six-year-old learns to check the water ahead before steering on.
What this worksheet teaches
Sailing the boat through an 8 × 6 grid helps a child of 6–8 plan a course, turn back from a blocked channel early and keep the pencil steady in medium corridors. The lighthouse beam gives the fisherman a clear goal.
Play idea
Turn off the lights and shine a flashlight like a lighthouse — where is the “harbor”?
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
What are lighthouses for?
Their light warns ships about rocks at night and shows the way to the harbor.
What if my child gets stuck?
Sail back to the last fork and try a channel you have not used yet; a finger test first keeps the pencil line clean.
How long does it take?
Five to eight minutes for most children aged 6–8; if they tire, drop anchor halfway and finish the trip to the lighthouse later.