4x4 Sudoku for Kids
4x4 Sudoku for Kids: free printable sudoku puzzles with an answer key. Fill every row, column and 2x2 box with the numbers 1 to 4. Great for ages 6 to 8, early finishers and math centers.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the puzzle and its answer key
- Level
- Easy
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this puzzle
Free printable sudoku puzzles with an answer key. Fill every row, column and 2x2 box with the numbers 1 to 4. It is an easy puzzle page, a great first try for ages 6 to 8. Write small pencil notes in the corners when two numbers could fit.
On this sheet
6 puzzles: puzzle 1 starts with 7 given numbers (2 2 1 1 2 1 4); puzzle 2 starts with 7 given numbers (3 3 2 4 1 4 3); puzzle 3 starts with 7 given numbers; puzzle 4 starts with 7 given numbers; puzzle 5 starts with 7 given numbers; puzzle 6 starts with 7 given numbers.
Tips for using it
- Start with the row, column or box that has the most numbers filled in.
- Start with the easiest clue or the fullest row, column or box.
- Never guess: if you are stuck, look for one more thing you know for sure.
- Use a pencil and keep an eraser handy.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the puzzle and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
