Easy 6x6 Sudoku for Kids

About this worksheet

Four easy 6x6 sudoku puzzles with plenty of numbers already in place (22 to 22 of 36), the bridge between 4x4 and 9x9 sudoku. Every empty square can be found by asking which number is still missing from its row, column or box, so ages 6 to 8 can solve them alone. One solution each, answer key on page 2. It is an easy level for first-time sudoku solvers from about age 5, with many squares already filled in. Start with the row, column or box that has the most numbers filled in.

On this sheet

4 puzzles: puzzle 1 starts with 22 given numbers (5 4 6 6 3 1 2 5 3 5 6 6 ...); puzzle 2 starts with 22 given numbers (5 2 3 6 1 6 2 1 5 6 5 2 ...); puzzle 3 starts with 22 given numbers; puzzle 4 starts with 22 given numbers.

Tips for using it

• Say the number out loud each time you trace it.
• Trace the big number with a finger first, then color it in your favorite color.
• Count the pictures twice: once by pointing, once by coloring a dot on each one.
• Match the size to the child: picture 4x4 at 4 to 5, number 4x4 at 5 to 6, 6x6 at 6 to 8, 9x9 from about 8.

Printing tips

Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet 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. Free for personal, family and classroom use.