What children practise
The medium level uses working memory and forward planning more than simple tracing. Children compare alternatives, correct decisions, and learn to divide a longer puzzle into small, manageable sections.
Maze
Dinosaur Maze (Medium)
The medium dinosaur maze contains more junctions and longer dead ends than the easy version. Children help the dinosaur mother plan a route to her nest and check their decisions along the way.
Ready to play
Print the activity and start immediately.
Some activities also include a short guide with background information for grown-ups.
At a glance
- Age
- Ages 4–6
- Time
- 5–10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Format
- A4 PDF
You will need
Printer, paper, a pencil, and coloring pencils
Ideas for this printable
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Mark the start and finish
Find the dinosaur mother and the nest together so the direction of the task is clear.
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Look one step ahead
At a larger junction, check which route remains open and whether a dead end is already visible.
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Make the route visible
Draw the successful path and then mark dead ends with a second color.
A dinosaur fact to share
Fossil eggs and nests are known from several dinosaur groups, and their shapes and sizes varied. A huge adult dinosaur did not automatically lay a huge egg because the young animal still needed to break through the shell.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Should the child use a pencil or colored pencil?
A graphite pencil is easy to correct. A colored pencil makes the successful route clearer and works well for a second attempt.
When is the medium level a good choice?
Use it when the easy version is solved quickly and the child can examine several junctions without immediately losing track.