Maze: The Firefighter Rushes to Rescue a Kitten — Ages 5–6
A firefighter with a ladder hurries to rescue a kitten that climbed a branch and cannot get down. A story maze for children aged 5–6.
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Maze: The Firefighter Rushes to Rescue a Kitten — Ages 5–6
How to use this worksheet
- Find the firefighter at the start of the maze and the kitten in the tree at the finish.
- Race a finger to the kitten's tree first to find the quickest road, then draw the firefighter's path in pencil without crossing a wall.
- A quick look first gets the firefighter there faster, because a few roads in this 6 × 4 maze lead nowhere.
What this worksheet teaches
Guiding the firefighter through a 6 × 4 grid helps a five- or six-year-old plan a short route, turn back from a dead end and keep the line inside the corridors. Rescuing the kitten gives the task real purpose.
Play idea
Talk about the emergency number and when we call for help.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Why can't the kitten climb down?
A cat's claws grip well going up, but not when climbing down head first.
What if my child gets stuck?
Drive back to the last fork like a fire truck in reverse and take the road that is still open.
How long does it take?
About five minutes for a five-year-old; if they hurry and cross walls, say “Safety first!” and trace the route with a finger before drawing.