Maze: The Fox Cub Returns to Its Den — Ages 4–5
Rudy the fox cub was playing in the meadow, and his mom is calling him home to the den under the tree roots for supper. A story maze for children aged 4–5.
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Maze: The Fox Cub Returns to Its Den — Ages 4–5
How to use this worksheet
- Find the little fox at the start of the maze and the fox den at the finish.
- Guide the fox cub home with a fingertip first, then draw its path to the den under the roots without touching a wall.
- Only a few turns separate the fox cub from its den in this 5 × 4 grid, so a four-year-old can manage it with little help.
What this worksheet teaches
Taking the fox cub home through a 5 × 4 grid helps a four- or five-year-old look ahead, notice a blocked path and keep a steady line between wide walls. Supper in the den gives the cub a goal.
Play idea
Play hide and seek: one person is the fox cub and the other looks for the “den” under a blanket.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Where do foxes live?
In dens dug into the ground, often under tree roots or at the edge of a forest.
What if my child gets stuck?
Lead the cub back to the last bend and listen for its mom calling — which path goes toward the den?
How long does it take?
Three to five minutes for most four-year-olds, often less once they have tried the route with a finger.