Maze: The Chef Carries a Cake to the Party — Ages 4–5
A chef in a tall hat carries a cake to a party with balloons — he must not drop it! A story maze for children aged 4–5.
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Maze: The Chef Carries a Cake to the Party — Ages 4–5
How to use this worksheet
- Find the chef at the start of the maze and the party table at the finish.
- Carry the cake carefully with one finger first, then draw the chef's path to the party table in pencil.
- With wide corridors and few turns, a four-year-old can get the cake to the party without a spill.
What this worksheet teaches
Carrying the cake through a 5 × 4 grid helps a four- or five-year-old look ahead, notice a corridor that ends and keep a slow, steady line — just as the chef keeps the cake level. The party table gives the task a goal.
Play idea
Decorate the cake in the picture and decide whose birthday it is.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why does the chef wear a tall hat?
A tall hat is the traditional sign of a chef and keeps hair away from the food.
What if my child gets stuck?
Walk the chef back to the last corner and try the next corridor — the cake is still safe.
How long does it take?
Three to five minutes for a typical four-year-old; if the line wobbles, pretend to carry a real tray and go slower.