Sudoku PDF for kids: a printable 4×4 and 6×6 guide
How do you teach kids sudoku? A guide by age for 4×4 picture and 6×6 number sudoku, free PDF samples and packs with solutions.
Sudoku at what age?
At 4–5 you can start with 4×4 picture sudoku using symbols like fruit and stars. Move to 4×4 numbers at 6–8 and 6×6 number sudoku at 9–12.
How to teach it?
First fill one row together: ask "Is there an apple in this row?" Then add the column and box rules. Working in pencil rather than pen lowers the fear of mistakes.
On screen and on paper
On LogicAtlas Picture Sudoku and Number Sudoku free to play. To continue on paper, see free sample PDFs download.
Frequently asked questions
What size should kids' sudoku start at?
Start with 4×4 pictures at 4–6, 4×4 numbers at 6–8 and 6×6 from age 9.
Is the sudoku PDF free?
Sample pages are free; the 48-puzzle packs with solutions are paid (VAT incl.).
Is there an answer key?
Answer keys for the free pages aren't published; levelled sets with solutions are in the puzzle packs.