Two Small Mazes for Ages 4-5 — Set 594257
Two small 8×6 mazes that a 4 or 5 year old can definitely finish make a quick confidence boost for a child who says I can't before even trying.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Start with the first maze and stay close by, but let your child choose each turn.
- Praise the effort at each junction, not only the finish.
- For the second maze, step back a little further and let your child try alone.
What this worksheet teaches
Achievable challenges show young children that they can solve problems. The small grid has few dead ends and one clear route, so success is likely, while planning, scanning and pencil control are still exercised. Two mazes on the page mean two wins in a row.
Play idea
After finishing, your child draws a big star beside each maze and names one thing they did well, such as I didn't give up at the dead end.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
What if my child says the maze is too hard?
Start by tracing with a finger together; the 8 by 6 grid is short enough to complete with a little help.
Why two small mazes?
The second one lets your child repeat the success more independently.
Are these the easiest mazes in the series?
Yes, the small 8 by 6 grids are the easiest size and are designed for ages 4 to 5.