Small Maze for Ages 4-5 — Set 88745
How many times does the path bend? This 8×6 maze doubles as a counting game for four- and five-year-olds, with every turn on the correct route worth one.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Start by finding the correct route and drawing it with a crayon.
- Travel along the finished line again with a finger, and clap once at every bend.
- Build a tower with one block for each clap, then count the blocks together to find the total.
What this worksheet teaches
Counting turns links a puzzle to early number skills: matching one count to one object, saying number words in order and understanding that the last number counted is the total. The maze part trains route planning, careful looking and drawing corners without lifting the crayon.
Play idea
Compare towers: on another day, solve a second small maze, build its tower and stand the two towers side by side. Which route had more turns, and by how many blocks?
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
What if my child loses count?
That is why the tower helps; the blocks keep the count safe, and you can recount them at the end.
Can we practice writing numbers too?
If your child is ready, write the total beside the exit together; if not, a row of small dots does the same job.
Is counting turns hard on an 8×6 maze?
No, the route in a small maze has a manageable number of turns, usually within the range young children can count with support.