Variations
What prints with the starting settings
| Paper | US Letter — 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.5 × 11 in) |
|---|---|
| Corridor width | 18 mm = 0.709″ |
| Maze size | 10 × 13 cells |
| Routes | Exactly one route from start to finish |
| Margins | 1/2″ |
| Line weight | 0.18 mm (bold 0.35 mm) |
| Print setting | Scale 100% / Actual size |
Mazes that build confidence
Mazes help young children practise pencil control, planning and patience. Wide corridors make it possible to stay inside the lines with a chunky crayon, and a short route means the satisfying moment of reaching Finish comes before attention runs out.
Choosing the corridor width
Corridor width decides how hard a maze feels, because a narrower corridor means more cells, more turns and more dead ends on the same page. On US Letter:
| Corridor | Maze size | A good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| 18 mm (this page) | 10 × 13 cells | First mazes with a crayon, around ages 3–5 |
| 15 mm | 12 × 16 cells | Children who finish the first size easily |
| 12 mm (A little harder) | 15 × 20 cells | Confident pencil users, around ages 6–8 |
| 10 mm | 19 × 24 cells | Older children who want a real challenge |
The ages are only a guide: move up when a child solves a size quickly and without frustration, and back down if they start to give up. Older children enjoy the hard and very hard mazes on the main maze page.
Making it a game
- Finger first: trace the route with a finger before using a crayon, so wrong turns cost nothing.
- Two colours: one colour for the attempt, a second for the final route once the child has found it.
- Same maze, two children: print the same maze number twice and let them race, or solve it together.
- Check together: compare the finished route with the red line on the solution page and talk about where the dead ends were.
Printing tips
Print at 100% / Actual size. Print only page 1 to keep the solution for later.
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Frequently asked questions
What age are these mazes for?
The widest corridors suit preschool and kindergarten children holding a crayon. Choose narrower corridors for six- to eight-year-olds.
Can children get stuck?
Every maze has exactly one route from Start to Finish and no closed-off areas, so there is always a way through.
How do I get a new maze?
Press New maze. Each maze number always gives the same maze, so you can print the same one for a group.
Is there a solution?
Yes, the second page shows the route in red.
Can I make it reusable?
Laminate the page or slip it into a clear sleeve and use dry-wipe pens.
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