Number Mazes

Number paths for different ages

This set includes simple mazes with large numbers and clear paths for younger children, along with trickier routes for children who are ready for more practice. Some puzzles use counting in order, while others include missing numbers, backwards counting or skip-counting clues. Younger children can trace from 1 to 10 with help, while older children can work with numbers up to 50 or use odd and even numbers. The Easy Mazes page is a useful next step for children who need shorter routes.

Use them at home or in class

Give your child a maze as a short activity after reading time, maths practice or homework. Ask them to say each number aloud as they draw the path, then colour the route when they reach the finish. In class, place different difficulty levels at activity stations and let children work alone or with a partner. A child can circle the starting number, trace with a finger first, and then use a pencil. Ask children to explain why a path is correct rather than rushing to finish.

Help with number order mistakes

Children often skip a number, follow a nearby number out of order or start tracing before finding the beginning. When this happens, ask your child to point to the next number and say it aloud. Cover some of the maze with a sheet of paper so there are fewer choices at once. If a child loses the path, return to the last correct number instead of rubbing out the whole route. For older children, ask them to check whether the sequence is counting forwards, backwards, in twos or using odd numbers.