Notes for adults

Age 3 · 10 min · Easy

Help the little fish find its way to the coral, away from the jellyfish. This simple maze supports visual attention and movement control.

Learning objectives

• Follow a path from the little fish to the coral.
• Practice controlled movements with a finger or crayon.
• Point to or name the fish, coral, and jellyfish.

What you need

• Printed activity sheet
• Thick crayon

Safety notes

Use an age-appropriate crayon and supervise the child during the activity.

How to do it

1. Print the sheet and place it on a firm surface.
2. Point out the fish, coral, and jellyfish.
3. Explain that the little fish wants to reach the coral, away from the jellyfish.
4. Use your finger to show how to start following the path.
5. Invite the child to find the way with a finger or crayon.
6. When the child reaches the coral, celebrate their effort and talk about the path.

Teaching suggestions

• Say, “Let's look for a way the little fish can go.”
• If the child reaches a wall, help them go back a little and try another path.
• Let the child use a finger before trying a crayon, if they prefer.
• In a group, give each child a sheet and time to explore.

Variations

• Easier: Follow the maze together, pointing out short sections with your finger.
• More challenging: Invite the child to find the path with a finger before marking it with a crayon.
• Extend the play: On another sheet, draw more sea creatures the fish might meet.

Talk about it

• What do you see along the fish's path?
• How can we find a way through?
• What can we do when we reach a wall?
• What do you think the fish will do when it reaches the coral?

What to look for

• Notice whether the child follows part or all of the path toward the coral.
• Watch how the child moves a finger or crayon along the path.
• Notice whether the child points to or names the things on the page.