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Sudoku for Kids...with a Difference
Printable Sudoku - An Easy Start For Puzzled Kids and their Parents

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Simple and fun numberlesss Sudoku for Kids, printable sudoku games ...something different for the kids - sudoku worksheets Advice on helping our Offspring tackle Sudoku for Kids puzzles

by the 'Dad in the House'

Here printable Sudoku games are presented in a more attractive way, not as is usual using numbers but using shapes, colours, and even fruit!





I noticed when I tried these puzzles that Sudoku was based on logic, not mathematics or anything numerical!

If their is anything that sends the shivers up many of our kids spines its anything to do with math. Present Sudoku to our little fledgling containing numbers and suddenly they're very busy tidying their rooms in preference.

The trick is to present them in a fun way and if desired move them towards the traditional numbers presentation by stealth! Just when they thought it was safe to come out of hiding.

Below are some Sudoku for Kids puzzles with a difference also there are included some other rather cheeky oriental puzzles we have tried with much success. Puzzles such as Hashi - great fun.


Saucy Sudoku for Kids - try our tasty selection below

Sudoku for Kids Resources Key

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Very Easy Sudoku Puzzles

blue_with_bullet_circle Sudoku Rules: Complete the table so that it contains the numbers 1 to 4...but only once in each row...as well as only once in each column AND once in each sectioned corner group of 4.

VERY EASY SUDOKU PAGE 1

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VERY EASY SUDOKU PAGE 2

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Variationarrow You can EITHER use each Sudoku for kids Puzzle as a normal number puzzle OR by looking at the solutions PDF file create a 4 X 4 grid on your dining table (try tape and don't forget to use thicker lines to highlight the corners of the grid ) then use pieces of fruit instead of the numbers...for example:

Each number 1 could be an APPLE

Each number 2 could be a BANANA

Each number 3 could be a STRAWBERRY

Each number 4 could be an ORANGE

(You of course will need four pieces of each fruit to complete the puzzle!)



Easy Sudoku Puzzles

blue_with_bullet_circle Sudoku Rules: Complete the table so that it contains the numbers 1 to 4...but only once in each row...as well as only once in each column AND once in each sectioned corner group of 4.

EASY SUDOKU PAGE 1

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EASY SUDOKU PAGE 2

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Variationarrow You can EITHER use each Sudoku for kids Puzzle as a normal number puzzle OR by looking at the solutions PDF file create a 4 X 4 grid on your dining table (try tape and don't forget to use thicker lines to highlight the corners of the grid ) then use colored items instead of the numbers...for example:

Each number 1 could be RED

Each number 2 could be GREEN

Each number 3 could be BLUE

Each number 4 could be YELLOW

(You of course will need four of each colored item to complete the puzzle!)



Medium Sudoku Puzzles

blue_with_bullet_circle Sudoku Rules: Complete the table so that it contains the numbers 1 to 4...but only once in each row...as well as only once in each column AND once in each sectioned corner group of 4.

MEDIUM EASY SUDOKU PAGE 1

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MEDIUM SUDOKU PAGE 2

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Variationarrow You can EITHER use each Sudoku Sudoku for kids Puzzle as a normal number puzzle OR by looking at the solutions PDF file create a 4 X 4 grid on your dining table (try tape and don't forget to use thicker lines to highlight the corners of the grid ) then use shaped items instead of the numbers...for example:

Each number 1 could be SQUARE

Each number 2 could be CIRCLE

Each number 3 could be TRIANGLE

Each number 4 could be RECTANGLE

(You of course will need four of each shaped item to complete the puzzle!)



Harder Sudoku Puzzles

blue_with_bullet_circle Sudoku Rules: Complete the table so that it contains the numbers 1 to 4...but only once in each row...as well as only once in each column AND once in each sectioned corner group of 4.

HARDER SUDOKU PAGE 1

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HARDER SUDOKU PAGE 2

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Variationarrow You can EITHER use each Puzzle as a normal number puzzle OR by looking at the solutions PDF file create a 4 X 4 grid on your dining table (try tape and don't forget to use thicker lines to highlight the corners of the grid ) then use plastic cutlery (and cups) instead of the numbers...for example:

Each number 1 could be a plastic FORK

Each number 2 could be a plastic KNIFE

Each number 3 could be a plastic SPOON

Each number 4 could be a plastic CUP

(You of course will need four of each plastic item to complete the puzzle!)



Hardest Sudoku Puzzles

blue_with_bullet_circle Sudoku Rules: Complete the table so that it contains the numbers 1 to 6...but only once in each row...as well as only once in each column AND once in each sectioned group of 6.

HARDEST SUDOKU PAGE 1

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HARDEST SUDOKU PAGE 2

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Variationarrow You can EITHER use each Sudoku Sudoku for kids Puzzle as a normal number puzzle OR by looking at the solutions PDF file create a 6 X 6 grid on your dining table (try tape and don't forget to use thicker lines to highlight the sections of the grid ) then use letters or symbols or even names/words instead of the numbers

Each number 1 could be the letter A

Each number 2 could be the letter B

Each number 3 could be the letter C

Each number 4 could be the letter D

Each number 5 could be the letter E

Each number 6 could be the letter F

(You of course will need six of each letter to complete the puzzle!)



Easy Hashi Puzzles



EASY HASHI PAGE

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HASHI RULES

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Puzzle Activities

It really is worth getting your kids into puzzle activities like sudoku for kids if it is at all possible.

Puzzle and problem solving is

  • excellent exercise for kids brains...
  • promotes creativity...
  • enhances logic and even lateral thinking...

Problem Solving Advice

Keep a pencil and paper handy ...oh and maybe even an eraser.

Get your kids to read or look at the problem ensuring they understand what it is they are trying to do.

Next look for clues given in the problem.

Get them to try an answer and then see if it fits in with the existing 'data'.

If they are stuck just try any answer...rather than just looking at the problem...pointing out why it might be wrong.


Puzzle Resources

As mentioned above
  • something to write with
  • something to correct mistakes with
  • some paper to doodle on
There are of course lots of items to help solve problems like calculators, dictionaries, thesaurus, etc. It's nice to have something to check sums, words and spelling often saving us from a bit of frustration.

Setting Up

Usually the great thing about puzzles and 'entertainment' problems is the lack of setting up...of course when it's for our kids and they are only beginners then a quite comfortable place is essential. Then maybe some thought has to be put into how the puzzle is presented to them.

Focus/Concentration

Make sure the environment your kids are placed in enables them to concentrate and focus on the activity given to them...no TV or other noises to distract them...it's a skill that has to be developed and will pay dividends in the long run when they have to do exams at school.

Math Games for kids

Finished kungfusing the kids yet? - heat things up and give them a grilling - play some math games



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