Two Medium Mazes for Ages 6-8 — Set 595561
These two 12×9 mazes are meant to be solved by a team of two, with a 6- to 8-year-old and a parent sharing one pencil, one sheet and every decision.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- Sit side by side and agree on roles for the first maze: the child is the navigator and the parent holds the pencil.
- The navigator gives directions at each junction; the parent draws only what is said, even if it leads to a dead end.
- Swap roles for the second maze, so the child draws and the parent navigates.
What this worksheet teaches
Medium mazes of 108 cells offer enough choices to need real discussion. A child practices explaining a plan in words and listening to someone else's, while also seeing that adults take wrong turns and recover calmly. Swapping roles builds both clear speaking and careful following of instructions.
Play idea
Give the team a joint goal: solve both mazes with no more than three wrong turns in total. Keep a tally in the corner of the page, and if you manage it, the child chooses the next family activity.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Should I point out the right way if my child picks a dead end?
Try asking 'what might be at the end of that corridor?' instead; the point is to decide together, not to be corrected.
What is the second maze for in this teamwork game?
It lets you swap roles, so each of you gets a turn to navigate and a turn to draw.
Is the medium size right for a joint puzzle?
Yes, the 12×9 grid is big enough to need teamwork and small enough to finish before attention runs out.