Two Medium Mazes for Ages 6-8 — Set 310477
Before the first lesson starts, a couple of minutes on a maze gets a child's eyes, hands and planning working, and this sheet holds two medium mazes for pupils aged 6 to 8.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- Lay the sheet on desks or on the kitchen table before the children arrive, so they can begin at once.
- Solve one 12×9 maze in the morning and keep the second for the next day, making one printout last two mornings.
- Set a gentle limit, such as 'until the register is finished' or 'until breakfast is on the table'.
What this worksheet teaches
The two grids each have 108 cells and a single way through. Finding it asks the brain to scan, plan and switch direction, a useful routine before reading or number work. Drawing steadily through narrow corridors also warms up the hand for the writing that follows.
Play idea
Start with an air warm-up: before picking up the pencil, your child traces the first few corridors in the air with a finger of their other hand, then solves the maze with the writing hand. Waking up both hands makes the start of the day feel lively rather than rushed.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Is this sheet meant for preschool?
The two medium mazes are designed for children aged 6 to 8, so they suit a school-day morning routine; younger children do better with the small 8×6 mazes in this series.
How long does one maze take in the morning?
Usually a few minutes, which is ideal while others are arriving or finishing breakfast.
Can a whole class use this worksheet?
Yes, it is quiet and needs no explanation beyond 'find the way from the entrance to the exit'.