Medium Maze for Ages 6-8 — Set 239206
'I'm done, what can I do now?' has a ready answer with this medium maze, a silent task for pupils aged 6 to 8 who finish ahead of the class.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- Keep copies in a labelled folder on a side table, so finishers can take one without interrupting the lesson.
- Agree on one simple rule: solve in pencil, then put the sheet in the 'finished mazes' box.
- If most of the class completes the main task, the same 12×9 maze can be solved together on the board as a short review.
What this worksheet teaches
The grid contains 108 cells and exactly one way from start to finish. Pupils practice scanning a page systematically, planning a few steps ahead and correcting their own mistakes without asking for help. The narrow corridors keep the pencil work precise, which suits children still developing their handwriting.
Play idea
Create a 'maze checker' role: a pupil who finishes may quietly verify a classmate's solved sheet by tracing the route with a finger and adding their initials in the corner. It builds independence and gives early finishers a respected job.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Will an early-finisher maze distract the rest of the class?
A single maze is silent and self-explanatory, so children can work on it at their desks without talking or leaving their seats.
Is a 12×9 grid the right level for children aged 6 to 8?
It is: the medium size needs planning but can usually be completed within a few minutes.
Does the sheet need an answer key?
Because the maze has only one correct path, a pupil or teacher can check any solution simply by following the line and looking for crossed walls.