Two Medium Mazes for Ages 6-8 — Set 694999
This page of two 12×9 mazes is meant to be solved as a team: a parent and a child aged 6 to 8 share the thinking, the talking and the pencil.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- On the first maze, your child holds the pencil and you act as navigator, pointing out junctions without giving the answer.
- On the second maze, swap roles so your child becomes the navigator and guides your pencil.
- Agree on one rule: the pencil may only move when both of you agree on the direction.
What this worksheet teaches
Working on a medium maze together shows children how to explain a plan, listen to another view and agree on the next step. They still practice planning, visual scanning and line control, but the bigger lesson is cooperation and clear communication.
Play idea
For a bonus round, print a second copy and try the silent-partner version: the navigator may only use gestures, not words. Afterward, talk about which round felt easier and why.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Won't I end up solving it for my child?
The roles prevent that: as navigator you may only ask questions such as 'what is down that corridor?', leaving the decisions to your child.
Is a 12×9 maze right for a 6-year-old working with an adult?
Yes, with a partner even the youngest children in the 6 to 8 range can handle the medium size, and adult support keeps frustration low.
Why does teamwork need two mazes?
Two mazes let each partner try both roles, holding the pencil once and navigating once.