Does your child love puzzles but is just starting out with mazes? This simple easy maze is a great choice for beginners! With a clear grid and not too complicated paths, it provides just enough challenge to develop focus without being too difficult to enjoy.
Today’s maze is part of the easy square maze series – the second in the set. I believe it’s suitable for both children and adults looking for easier challenges. It can be used as an exercise to improve fine motor skills, support hand-eye coordination development, or simply as a relaxing brain teaser. Just print it out and start solving!
Easy square mazes – printables for kids and adults
This maze is ready to download in two formats: Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) and A4 (210 x 297 mm). Simply pick the one that’s right for you.
Mazes are a great activity for everyone! If you’re looking for more challenges, check out other difficulty levels and additional maze series.
Why are mazes worth solving?
- ✅ Boost focus and observation skills – they encourage visual tracking and strategic thinking, especially when trying to complete them with a single continuous line.
- ✅ Enhance fine motor skills – navigating through narrow maze paths requires controlled hand movements, making them great for pre-writing practice.
- ✅ Support logical thinking – planning ahead and analyzing possible routes teaches problem-solving skills.
- ✅ They are an excellent alternative to screens – screen-free fun, a simple yet engaging activity that doesn’t involve digital devices.
- ✅ Assist in rehabilitation – useful for seniors and people with neurological conditions as a fine motor exercise.
Who is this maze for?
This maze is designed with a small grid of corridors and a simple layout, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to improve their motor control.
- Kids (ages 5-7) – Great for practicing patience, focus, and fine motor skills.
- Adults and seniors – A relaxing brain-training exercise that also helps maintain hand coordination and spatial orientation.
- Teachers and therapists – a useful tool for classroom activities and hand therapy.
How to use this maze?
Print the PDF and grab a pencil or pen.
Start at the “START” point and guide your way to “FINISH,” avoiding dead ends.
- Try different variations of the maze game:
- Time challenge – set a timer and see how fast you can complete it.
- One-line rule – try solving it without lifting your pencil.
- Coloring twist – once solved, trace the correct path with a colored marker or add extra doodles!