Two Small Mazes for Ages 4-5 — Set 449510
Finishing both small mazes on this page earns a real prize, a paper trophy the child aged 4 to 5 makes and decorates at the end.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Show the plan at the start: solve the first 8×6 maze, then the second, then craft the trophy.
- Prepare the trophy materials beforehand, such as a paper cup, a strip of yellow card and glue, so the reward follows right away.
- Write the date and "maze champion" on the trophy together and put it on a shelf.
What this worksheet teaches
Two short mazes give a preschooler a clear, reachable goal with a start and a finish, which builds confidence in completing tasks. Small grids train the basics: finding the entrance, looking for the open way and keeping the crayon between the walls. Crafting the trophy afterward adds more fine motor work, like folding, gluing and cutting with help.
Play idea
Hold a tiny award ceremony: the child stands on a cushion as a podium, a parent hums a fanfare, and the trophy is presented with a handshake. It is silly, and children remember it.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Is a trophy for two small mazes too much praise?
It rewards finishing, not being the best, and that is a healthy message at 4 or 5; you can save trophies for special sessions.
Why are there two mazes on the page?
Two short 8×6 mazes make a goal that feels big to a young child but is still reachable in one sitting.
Are there pictures or characters on the sheet?
No, only the two mazes; the trophy becomes the decorated, colorful part of the activity.