📝 Overview
This medium-level maze is designed for Grade 3 learners who are ready for a bigger challenge. With a 28×28 grid, it requires careful observation and strategic decision-making to reach the goal. It’s not only fun but also trains focus and logical thinking.
🎮 How to Play
- Start at the “Start” box marked in light blue.
- Use the white pathways to trace a route toward the red “Goal” box.
- Avoid dead ends and backtracking by planning ahead.
- Play online with the built-in timer, or print the maze for an offline worksheet.
- Compare your time with previous attempts to track improvement.
🎯 Learning Goals / Skills
- Problem-solving: Students practice trial-and-error and persistence.
- Spatial awareness: Navigating pathways strengthens mapping skills.
- Concentration: Sustained attention is needed to find the correct route.
- Strategic planning: Encourages looking ahead rather than guessing.
🏫 Teacher Tips
- Use the timer to add a competitive classroom challenge.
- For collaborative learning, pair students and let them discuss strategies before solving.
- Extend the activity by asking learners to draw their own maze on graph paper.
- Offer a “hint” system: allow students to mark up to 3 checkpoints before completing.
📄 Printable & Answer Key Notes
- The Print Blank option generates a clean maze without the solution.
- The Print with Solution option reveals the correct path, making it ideal for teachers or parents who need quick answer sheets.
- Printable worksheets are sized to fit neatly on A4 paper, ensuring easy use at home or in the classroom.
