Sudoku for kids – how to explain it and play together

Children from about 4 can play sudoku – with pictures instead of numbers on a small 4×4 board. It trains logic, patience and concentration, and it’s fun to play together.

▶ Try it now – free

The right start for every age

  1. From 4: 4×4 with animal pictures – each animal once in every row, column and box.
  2. From 6: 4×4 with the numbers 1–4.
  3. From 7: 6×6 with the numbers 1–6.
  4. From 9: the classic 9×9, starting with the easy level.
▶ Try it now – free

Tips for parents and grandparents

  1. Play together on one tablet: in family mode everyone gets their own colour and points.
  2. Let the child explain why a number fits – that’s where the learning happens.
  3. Keep it short: one puzzle a day is plenty. Praise the effort, not the speed.

20-minute lesson for school, care homes and clubs

  1. 5 min: explain the rule with a 4×4 board on the screen or flip chart.
  2. 5 min: solve one puzzle together – everyone suggests the next number.
  3. 8 min: solve a worksheet alone or in pairs.
  4. 2 min: compare answers – who can explain their trick?
🖨 Free printable large-print sudoku
📘 How to play sudoku🧸 Sudoku for kids🖨 Free printable large-print sudoku

English