Two Medium Mazes for Ages 6-8 — Set 645280
In this teamwork game the grown-up holds the pencil and makes mistakes on purpose, while a 6- to 8-year-old becomes the navigator who keeps the team out of dead ends in two medium 12×9 mazes.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- In the first maze, the adult draws and the child gives directions; now and then, the adult heads into a dead end deliberately.
- The child's job is to call 'stop' and steer the pencil back to the right corridor.
- For the second maze, the child takes the pencil and the adult navigates, this time without any tricks.
What this worksheet teaches
Spotting an adult's mistake asks the child to look ahead and understand the whole route, not just follow it. Giving clear directions practices precise language, and swapping roles on the second 12×9 maze shows that both team members need to listen and check each other's thinking.
Play idea
Keep a team scorecard with two columns: 'mistakes caught' and 'mistakes missed'. Each stop called in time is a point for the navigator. Afterward, talk about which dead end was hardest to spot and why.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Won't my child be confused if I go the wrong way on purpose?
Explain the game first; most children love catching a grown-up out, and it makes them watch the route closely.
Why are there two mazes for this activity?
The first maze is for the child to navigate, the second for the child to draw, so both roles are practiced on one sheet.
Can a 6-year-old handle the navigator's job on a 12×9 maze?
Yes, the medium grid has enough junctions for several deliberate mistakes but is still clear enough for a 6-year-old to follow.