Two Small Mazes for Ages 4-5 — Set 689285
Gray skies and cancelled park plans call for something new, and this sheet of two small mazes turns a rainy afternoon into an indoor challenge for ages 4-5.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
Maze: small (ages 4-5)
How to use this worksheet
- Tape the sheet to a low table or the floor so your child can kneel over it like an explorer's map.
- Solve the first 8×6 maze with a crayon, take a snack or dance break, then return for the second.
- Hang the finished page on the window as a trophy while the rain keeps falling outside.
What this worksheet teaches
Two small mazes offer a gentle step up: the first builds confidence, the second invites the child to use what they noticed. With 48 cells per grid, preschoolers practice looking ahead, choosing between two corridors and holding a crayon firmly enough to stay inside the lines, which strengthens fine motor control.
Play idea
Build a 'rain route': after each solved maze, your child hops along a path of cushions across the room from 'entrance' to 'exit', copying on the floor the journey the crayon just made on paper.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
How long will two small mazes last on a rainy day?
Usually a short session, which suits ages 4-5; pair the sheet with the cushion game for a longer activity.
Is the second maze harder than the first?
Both are the same 8×6 size with different layouts, so the second feels familiar but still new.
Can a 4-year-old do this alone?
Many can, though sitting nearby and asking 'Which way now?' helps at the trickier forks.