Maze: The Doctor Hurries to the Sick Teddy Bear — Ages 5–6
The teddy bear has a fever and lies in bed, and the doctor is hurrying over with her medical bag. A story maze for children aged 5–6.
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Maze: The Doctor Hurries to the Sick Teddy Bear — Ages 5–6
How to use this worksheet
- Find the friendly doctor at the start of the maze and the sick teddy bear at the finish.
- The doctor needs the fastest way, so your child checks it with a finger first and then draws it in pencil to the teddy's bed.
- The doctor's way has a few dead ends, which teaches a five-year-old to check a corridor before walking in.
What this worksheet teaches
Leading the doctor through a 6 × 4 grid helps a five- or six-year-old plan a short route, turn around at a dead end and keep the pencil between the walls. Helping the sick teddy gives the task a caring goal.
Play idea
Play doctor: take the teddy's temperature and give him a bandage.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
How can I talk to my child about a doctor's visit?
Tell the maze story together — the doctor comes to help and the teddy gets better quickly. It makes a visit feel less scary.
What if my child gets stuck?
Return with the doctor to the fork where the trouble began; the teddy can wait a moment while your child picks the other way.
How long does it take?
Around five minutes for a five-year-old; if they rush, remind them that a good doctor walks carefully, and finish the last bit slowly.