Classroom activity · Mazes and problem-solving puzzles
ABC Path Puzzle
Follow the alphabet from A to T through a grid of letters. Letter order practice that feels like a maze.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Problem solving, Planning ahead, Visual tracking, Fine motor control
What kids do
“Start at A. Color the B next to it, then C, and keep going in ABC order to T. Move up, down or sideways.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The A is in the top left corner. The path ends at T. Tip: say the alphabet out loud as you go.
Teacher tip
Sing the alphabet song as kids follow the path.
How to use it
- Let kids trace the path with a finger before using a pencil.
- Give kids a pencil with an eraser so they can fix wrong turns.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Kids crossing over the walls. Remind them that walls are solid.
Talk about it
- Was it easier to start at the beginning or the end?
- What was the trickiest part? How did you get past it?
Take it further
Have kids draw their own maze for a friend to solve.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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