Cut and Paste Sudoku for Preschool and Kindergarten
Updated November 2026 · 4 free printables
Cut-and-paste picture sudoku: each page has two 4x4 puzzles at the top and, under a dashed line, exactly the picture pieces each puzzle needs.
About these printables
Children cut the squares out, move them around the grid until every row, column and box has all four pictures, then glue them in. There are four sets: Christmas, toys, food and weather.
Moving real pieces makes it easy to test an idea and change your mind, which is exactly how sudoku logic is learned. It is also good scissor practice for ages 4 to 6.
At a glance
- Pages
- 4 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 5
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 4 Cut and Paste Sudoku for Preschool and Kindergarten, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one.
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1. Christmas Cut and Paste Sudoku
A cut-and-paste picture sudoku for preschool and kindergarten with Christmas trees, presents, bells and candy canes. Two 4x4 puzzles sit at the top; under the dashed line are exactly the pieces each puzzle needs (6 and 6). Kids cut the squares out, try them in the empty spots and glue them down once every row, column and 2x2 box has all four pictures. Scissor practice and logic in one page; answer key on page 2. It is made for ages 4 to 6: pictures or dots instead of written numbers, and big squares for small hands. Start with the row, column or box that has the most numbers filled in.
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2. Toys Cut and Paste Sudoku
A cut-and-paste picture sudoku for preschool and kindergarten with balls, kites, drums and spinning tops. Two 4x4 puzzles sit at the top; under the dashed line are exactly the pieces each puzzle needs (6 and 6). Kids cut the squares out, try them in the empty spots and glue them down once every row, column and 2x2 box has all four pictures. Scissor practice and logic in one page; answer key on page 2. It is made for ages 4 to 6: pictures or dots instead of written numbers, and big squares for small hands. Write small pencil notes in the corners when two numbers could fit.
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3. Yummy Food Cut and Paste Sudoku
A cut-and-paste picture sudoku for preschool and kindergarten with pizza slices, carrots, ears of corn and cheese wedges. Two 4x4 puzzles sit at the top; under the dashed line are exactly the pieces each puzzle needs (6 and 6). Kids cut the squares out, try them in the empty spots and glue them down once every row, column and 2x2 box has all four pictures. Scissor practice and logic in one page; answer key on page 2. It is made for ages 4 to 6: pictures or dots instead of written numbers, and big squares for small hands. Start with the row, column or box that has the most numbers filled in.
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4. Weather Cut and Paste Sudoku
A cut-and-paste picture sudoku for preschool and kindergarten with suns, clouds, umbrellas and snowflakes. Two 4x4 puzzles sit at the top; under the dashed line are exactly the pieces each puzzle needs (6 and 6). Kids cut the squares out, try them in the empty spots and glue them down once every row, column and 2x2 box has all four pictures. Scissor practice and logic in one page; answer key on page 2. It is made for ages 4 to 6: pictures or dots instead of written numbers, and big squares for small hands. Start with the row, column or box that has the most numbers filled in.
Tips for cut and paste sudoku for preschool and kindergarten
- Cut out all pieces first and lay them face up next to the grid.
- Place every piece before gluing; then check each row, column and box.
Fun math facts
- Cutting along lines builds the hand strength children need for writing.
- Each cut-and-paste puzzle on this page has exactly one correct arrangement.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Laminate the page and keep the pieces in a zip bag for a reusable puzzle.
- Glue the solved puzzles onto colored card stock for the fridge.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does each puzzle have?
Six for each puzzle, one for every empty square, printed under the puzzle they belong to.
Do we have to glue the pieces?
No. Laminate the page and use the pieces again and again, or keep them in a small bag and solve the puzzle on the table. Gluing makes a finished page for the fridge.