Small Maze for Ages 4-5 — Set 283211

Print this small maze twice and two siblings aged 4 to 5 can race side by side, each on an identical copy with the same single path from entrance to exit.

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1 A4 page · for home and classroom use

All printables: Mazes

Maze: small (ages 4-5)

How to use this worksheet

Print two copies and seat the children next to each other, not opposite, which keeps the race friendly.
Give each child a different color crayon so it is clear afterward whose line is whose.
Say "ready, steady, go", let the first one to reach the exit call out "done", then check together that no line crossed a wall.

What this worksheet teaches

The 8×6 grid has few junctions, which suits children who are just learning that a maze has walls you must not cross. Racing adds a gentle lesson in balancing speed and care: a line that cuts through a wall does not count, so rushing does not pay. Holding a crayon along short, wide corridors also builds the steady grip needed later for drawing letters.

Play idea

Run the race twice. In the first round the fastest correct line wins; in the second round the neatest line wins, judged by a parent. Different strengths get a moment to shine, and nobody ends the game as the only loser.

Questions and answers

Questions from parents

My younger child is slower; will the race be unfair?

Give the younger one a head start of a few seconds, or let the older one draw with the other hand.

Is one small maze enough for two children?

Yes, as long as you print two copies of the same sheet; identical copies make the race fair because both children face the same layout.

What age is this maze meant for?

It is designed for ages 4 to 5, with a small grid and short corridors that preschoolers can finish in a few minutes.