Two Small Mazes for Ages 4-5 — Set 546743
Grandparents looking for an easy shared activity will find one here: two small 8 by 6 mazes that a child aged 4 or 5 can solve at the kitchen table with Grandma or Grandpa.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Sit together in good light with a thick pencil or crayon that suits both pairs of hands.
- The grandparent solves the first maze slowly while the grandchild watches and helps choose the turns.
- Then swap: the grandchild solves the second maze while the grandparent cheers them on.
What this worksheet teaches
Solving together gives a young child a patient partner and a chance to copy good habits, such as stopping to look at junctions. The small grid is quick to finish and trains planning, scanning and pencil control, while the shared time strengthens the bond between generations.
Play idea
As the pencil moves, the grandparent tells a story from their own childhood: the maze becomes the path they once walked to school, with every dead end a lane they were told not to take.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Is the sheet easy to see for older eyes?
The mazes are drawn in clear dark lines; print at full size for the best visibility.
Do grandparents need any special skills?
None at all, as the rules are simple: from entrance to exit without crossing a wall.
Why are there two small mazes on this page?
One each, so that both grandparent and grandchild get a turn.