Kids sudoku
Kids sudoku starts with a small board. A 4×4 board has only the numbers 1 to 4 and four small boxes, which is enough to learn the rule: every number once in each row, column and box. When that feels easy, move on to a 6×6 board with 2×3 rectangles, and from there to an easy 9×9 sudoku.
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Frequently asked questions
What age can children start sudoku?
A 4×4 board suits ages 5 to 6, when a child knows the numbers 1 to 4 and understands rows and columns. A 6×6 board usually suits first and second grade, and an easy 9×9 sudoku from about third grade.
What does sudoku teach children?
Logical thinking and drawing conclusions, focus and patience, and familiarity with numbers, all without calculating. Children learn to test a guess, make mistakes and fix them.
Is it free?
Yes. Every board is free, with no sign-up and no ads inside the game.
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