Small Maze for Ages 4-5 — Set 618014
A first puzzle for a 4 or 5 year old should be simple and fair, and this small 8×6 maze has one route to the exit with only a few places where a choice is needed.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Show your child the entrance and the exit and explain the goal: a line from one to the other without crossing a wall.
- Let your child try, and if they reach a dead end, ask what they could do differently.
- Celebrate reaching the exit, however many attempts it took.
What this worksheet teaches
The maze introduces the basic steps of problem solving: understand the goal, try a route, notice when it fails and try another. The small grid keeps the task manageable while training planning, scanning and control of the crayon or pencil.
Play idea
After solving, your child explains to a favorite toy how to get through the maze, taking on the role of teacher and repeating the steps out loud.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Is this maze good for a very first attempt?
Yes, the 8 by 6 grid is the simplest size in the series and has a single route to find.
What if my child draws straight through walls?
Gently point to the wall and suggest going back to the last choice, because learning the rules is part of the exercise.
How can I help without giving away the answer?
Ask questions instead of pointing, such as where does this path go.