Small Maze for Ages 4-5 — Set 138464
Once the path through this small 8×6 maze is found, a 4- or 5-year-old can count every turn along it, adding a little early math to a pencil puzzle.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Start by drawing the solution with a pencil.
- Then go back to the entrance and move a finger along the line, saying 'turn!' every time the path changes direction.
- Count the turns out loud together, or put a small dot at each one and count the dots at the end.
What this worksheet teaches
Counting turns on a small grid links numbers to something your child can see and touch, which supports one-to-one counting. Noticing each change of direction also sharpens attention to shape, and solving the maze first practices looking ahead and drawing between walls with a steady hand.
Play idea
Before counting, ask your child to guess the number of turns. After counting, compare: was the guess too many or too few? Then clap once for every turn to check the number another way.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
What counts as a turn in this maze?
Every corner where the line bends, say from running sideways to heading upward; long straight runs are not counted.
Can a 4-year-old really count the turns?
On a small 8×6 maze the number is usually small enough to count comfortably, especially with dots to point at.
Will the number of turns be the same on every maze?
No, each maze has its own layout and one correct path, so another set gives a new number to count.