Maze: The Cow Goes to the Green Meadow — Ages 5–6
A cow with a bell looks for fresh grass with clover. A story maze for children aged 5–6.
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Maze: The Cow Goes to the Green Meadow — Ages 5–6
How to use this worksheet
- Find the cow at the start of the maze and the meadow at the finish.
- Move slowly, as a cow does: point the way to the clover with a finger, then draw it in pencil between the walls.
- A handful of dead ends hide on the way to the clover — good practice in stopping to look at every fork.
What this worksheet teaches
Walking the cow through a 6 × 4 grid helps a five- or six-year-old plan a short route, turn back from a dead end without fuss and keep the pencil inside the corridors. The fresh clover gives the cow a goal.
Play idea
Say “moo” at every turn and draw flowers in the meadow.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why does the cow wear a bell?
So the farmer can hear where the cow is grazing even without seeing it.
What if my child gets stuck?
Lead the cow back to the last fork and let your child choose the path that is still open — ring an imaginary bell for each try.
How long does it take?
Around five minutes for a five-year-old; if their hand tires, let the cow “rest in the shade” and finish the way to the meadow after a break.