Think it through
Number MazesFree printable worksheets
Aims
- Following a path with the eyes and looking ahead (visual tracking and scanning)
- Drawing a line inside a narrow path without going over (eye-hand coordination)
- Seeing the shape of the number as a whole (form perception)
Your child traces a path through a maze shaped like a number, from the start to the finish, with their eyes and a pencil.The path winds through the whole number, so solving the maze means tracing the shape of the number.The activity aims to build the ability to follow a path ahead with the eyes, and to draw a line carefully inside a narrow path.
Level 3 example ›
Levels
| Level 1 | Easy. 3 paths inside the number, with wider paths. | 9 worksheets |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | Hard. 5 paths inside the number, with narrower paths and more branches and dead ends. | 9 worksheets |
Tips
- One or two mazes at a time is plenty.
- Before starting, ask "Which number is this?" and point to the red arrow (start) and the blue arrow (finish) together.
- Start with Easy (3 paths), and move on to Hard (5 paths) when your child is ready.
- Write the time it took at the bottom of the page so you can compare next time.
If it is too hard
- Choose Easy (Level 1).
- Start with numbers that have long straight parts (1 and 7).
If it is too easy
- Choose Hard (Level 3).
- Try numbers with loops (6, 8, and 9).
Worksheets
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Level 1Easy. 3 paths inside the number, with wider paths.
Level 3Hard. 5 paths inside the number, with narrower paths and more branches and dead ends.
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