How does a number maze work?

Start at the top-left (green box). Move to adjacent squares (up, down, left, right) by following the skip counting rule (e.g., add 2 each time) until you reach the end (red box).

Why use mazes for math?

Mazes turn rote practice (drill) into a game. Students have to scan for the next number, which improves number recognition and mental math speed.

Can I print the answer key?

Yes! Click 'Show Solution' to highlight the path, then print. Or print two copies: one blank for the student and one with the solution shown for grading.

Free Number Maze Worksheets (Printables Unlimited PDF)

Name: Number Maze Worksheet Generator
Author: Ronit Shill

Why I Built This Number Maze Generator

Hi everyone, I'm Ronit Shill. As a Math Teacher and Coder, I know that rote memorization can be boring. Kids love games. They love puzzles.

I created this Number Maze Generator to turn skip counting drill into a pathfinding adventure. Instead of just writing "2, 4, 6, 8" on a line, students have to actively hunt for the next number in the grid. This engages their spatial reasoning and number sense simultaneously.

The "Maze Runner" Strategy

In my classroom, I frame this as a mission.

🏃 Ronit's Classroom Analogy

"You are stuck in a number forest! The only safe stones to step on are the ones that follow the pattern. If you step on a random number, you fall into the mud!
If the rule is Count by 2s, and you are standing on 8, look around (up, down, left, right). Find the 10. That's your next safe step."

How to Use This Generator

1. 5x5 Grid (Beginner)

Start here. The path is shorter and easier to see. It's perfect for Kindergarteners learning to count by 1s or 2s.

2. 8x8 Grid (Advanced)

This is a real challenge. The path twists and turns more. Students have to scan more numbers (distractors) to find the correct next step. Great for 1st and 2nd graders practicing their 5s and 10s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I solve the maze?

Start at the green cell (usually top left). Look at the cells touching it (up, down, left, right - no diagonals). Find the number that comes next in the sequence. Move there. Repeat until you hit the red cell.

Is there an answer key?

Yes! Click the "Show/Hide Solution" button. It will highlight the correct path in light green. You can print it out as a teacher key.

Future Updates

I'm working on adding diagonal moves for an "Expert Mode" and maybe alphabet mazes for Pre-K.

Happy Puzzling!

Creator

Ronit Shill

Math Teacher • Full Stack Developer

"I build the tools I wish I had when I started teaching. My mission is to make math accessible, logic-based, and free for everyone."

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