Maze (Small) · Practice set 1

What your child practises

Skills: Mazes.

Logical reasoning, patience and step-by-step problem solving.

What’s included

• 2 mazes
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 4–7. That’s Pre-K – Grade 2 in the US, Reception – Year 3 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 2 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 2 in India.

How to use it

• Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
• Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Puzzles make great early-finisher or calm-down activities – keep a few printed copies in a folder.
2. 2Solve the first part together while thinking aloud about your strategy, then hand over the pencil.
3. 3Chunky crayons and triangular pencils are easier for small hands to control.