Small Maze for Ages 4-5 — Set 753941
For a four- or five-year-old whose attention jumps from one thing to the next, a single small 8×6 maze is a short, winnable focus exercise with a clear beginning and end.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Clear the table of toys and turn off the television, so the maze is the only thing in front of your child.
- Point to the entrance and the exit together and state the goal in one sentence: 'Draw a line from here to here.'
- If attention wanders, gently tap the last point of the line and say 'where next?' rather than starting again.
What this worksheet teaches
A 48-cell maze can be completed in a few minutes, which makes it a realistic target for a child who finds it hard to stay on task. Each turn is a small moment of sustained attention, and finishing gives a clear success to build on. Over time, short focus exercises like this can gradually lengthen how long a child stays with an activity.
Play idea
Use a 'focus star': a paper star sits at the exit of the maze, and your child's goal is to 'catch' it by reaching the exit. If they manage it without leaving the table, the star goes on the fridge as a trophy.