Sudoku for Kids #79
sudoku · ages 5-8 · medium
Editorial team · Published August 12, 2026
Solve this exact puzzle on screen — free, nothing to install.
Add a name, change the title and print your own version — free, in your browser.
Here’s a fantastic 6x6 Sudoku grid designed especially for kids, ready to print! This puzzle has larger 2x3 boxes, making it easy to distinguish the sections. About half the numbers, from 1 to 6, are already filled in, giving your child a great head start. The goal is to complete each row, column, and box so that every number from 1 to 6 appears exactly once, with no repeats. There’s a real satisfaction in placing that final number and seeing the whole grid perfectly solved.
To tackle this puzzle, we suggest focusing on one box or a single row/column that has the most numbers already filled in. For instance, if a row already has five numbers, your child only needs to figure out the one missing number. This strategy minimizes the choices and helps build confidence before moving on to more complex sections of the grid. It’s a great way to introduce the logic step-by-step.
Parents and teachers can easily reuse this puzzle by laminating the printed page. Your child can then use a dry-erase marker to solve it again and again, practicing their number sense and logical reasoning without needing new printouts. It's also an excellent quiet activity for independent work, helping to develop focused problem-solving skills.
Teacher notes
Skills practiced
- Logical reasoning and elimination
- Number recognition and one-to-one checking
- Persistence with a multi-step problem
- Explaining reasoning aloud: "this must be a 3 because..."
Suggested use in class
- Math warm-up projected on the board, solved together
- Independent center with the answer key face-down for self-checking (pair up students who need support)
Time estimate
10–15 minutes
Materials
- Printed page
- Pencil with eraser
Download & print — it's free
US Letter (8.5×11"). Print at home, no sign-up needed.
Tip: set your printer to “Fit to page” for best results.
Includes answer key (page 2 of the PDF)
Print just page 1 for the puzzle, or both pages to keep the solution handy for checking.
Show answerHide answer
More printables you'll like
Frequently asked questions
Should kids solve sudoku in pencil?
Definitely pencil, with an eraser nearby. Guessing and backtracking are part of learning the game, and being able to erase keeps it playful. Writing tiny "candidate" numbers in a corner of a square is a real solver technique kids enjoy discovering.
What does sudoku teach besides numbers?
Logic, mostly — sudoku needs no arithmetic at all. Kids practice deduction ("this is the only place a 3 can go"), process of elimination, and the patience to check their own work. It's one of the best focus-builders that still feels like a game.
Can my child do this one alone?
That's the sweet spot of this age — hand it over and let them own it. Resist hovering: figuring out a sticking point solo (or choosing to ask for help) is a bigger win than a perfectly completed page.
Will it print okay in black and white?
Yes — the printable itself is black line art on a white background, so any printer handles it, including basic laser printers. Set your printer to grayscale or "black ink only" to save color ink; the page will look exactly the same.