Think it through

MazesFree printable worksheets

Aims

  • Following a path with the eyes and looking ahead (visual tracking and scanning)
  • Drawing a line between the walls while watching it (eye-hand coordination)
  • Deciding which way to go at each branch (planning)

Your child traces a path through the maze with their eyes and a pencil, from the start to the finish.The correct route winds through at least 70% of the maze, so it covers most of the page.The activity aims to build the ability to follow a path ahead with the eyes, and to draw a line carefully without touching the walls.At higher levels, there are more branches where your child needs to look ahead and choose a direction.

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Levels

Level 16 × 8 squares with wide paths. Very few dead ends.5 worksheets
Level 28 × 10 squares. A few more dead ends.5 worksheets
Level 311 × 14 squares. Smaller squares and a longer route.5 worksheets
Level 414 × 17 squares. More branches, and the entrance and exit move around the edge.5 worksheets
Level 517 × 21 squares with narrow paths. The longest route and the most branches.5 worksheets

Tips

  • One or two mazes at a time is plenty.
  • Before starting, point to the red arrow (start) and the blue arrow (finish) together.
  • Some children find it easier to trace the path with a finger first, then use a pencil.
  • Write the time it took at the bottom of the page so you can compare next time.

If it is too hard

  • Go down one level (fewer, wider paths).
  • Let your child trace the route with a finger before drawing.

If it is too easy

  • Go up one level.
  • Try Levels 4 and 5, where the entrance and exit change position.

Worksheets

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Level 16 × 8 squares with wide paths. Very few dead ends.

Level 28 × 10 squares. A few more dead ends.

Level 311 × 14 squares. Smaller squares and a longer route.

Level 414 × 17 squares. More branches, and the entrance and exit move around the edge.

Level 517 × 21 squares with narrow paths. The longest route and the most branches.

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