Two Small Mazes for Ages 4-5 — Set 162221
One trip through the laminator turns this page of two 8×6 mazes into a reusable board that a 4- or 5-year-old can solve, wipe and solve again for weeks.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Laminate the printout, or use a clear plastic sleeve if there is no laminator at home.
- Solve both mazes with a dry-wipe marker, then wipe the lines away with a tissue or a sock pulled over the hand.
- Store the sheet and the marker together in a zip bag, so they are always ready.
What this worksheet teaches
Repeating the same two small mazes helps preschoolers learn the routes, which builds confidence and lets them focus more on drawing a smooth, controlled line. A marker glides with less pressure than a pencil, so it suits small hands that tire quickly, and wiping away mistakes makes trying again feel easy.
Play idea
Keep the laminated page in the car or the nursery bag and play 'solve and shine': both mazes are solved, then wiped until the sheet shines, ready for the next person. Younger siblings love being the next person.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Won't my child get bored of the same two mazes?
Repetition is part of learning at 4 or 5; when the routes become too easy, print a new set to laminate.
Which marker works best on the laminated sheet?
A fine-tip dry-wipe marker: it glides easily for small hands and stays inside the narrow corridors of an 8×6 grid.
Do dry-wipe markers stain the page?
Not on laminated or sleeved paper; the black walls stay sharp and the sheet comes clean after a quick wipe.