Two Medium Mazes for Ages 6-8 — Set 790027
Long summer holidays can leave 6- to 8-year-olds rusty at sitting and concentrating, and a sheet of two 12×9 mazes keeps those skills ticking over without feeling like school.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: medium (ages 6-7)
How to use this worksheet
- Pick one day a week as maze day and pin this sheet on the fridge.
- Solve one medium maze on maze day and the second the following week, so the page lasts a fortnight.
- Add a new sheet from the series whenever both mazes are finished.
What this worksheet teaches
Regular short sessions on a medium grid keep planning, visual scanning and pencil control active over the break. Because mazes feel like a game rather than homework, children stay willing to sit for a few focused minutes, which eases the return to the classroom when school starts again.
Play idea
Take the maze outdoors: solve it on a picnic blanket, at a beach cafe or under a tree, and let your child choose a new summer spot for each maze.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
How often should my child do mazes during the holidays?
Once or twice a week is plenty; the aim is to keep skills alive, not to recreate the school timetable.
Are 12×9 mazes right for keeping up skills at 6 to 8?
Yes, the medium size matches this age range and is challenging enough to exercise planning without causing frustration.
What skills does a maze keep fresh?
Concentration, looking ahead before acting and steady hand control, all useful when writing and problem solving start again.