Sudoku for Children 4x4, 6x6, 9x9: 56 puzzles, 3 levels + answers (KS1/KS2)

Instant PDF download, A4, print at home. Printable KS1/KS2 resource for UK primary classrooms and home learning, from Top Bins Learning.

What is inside

• 56 sudoku puzzles: 20 on 4 x 4 grids (numbers 1-4), 20 on 6 x 6 grids (numbers 1-6) and 16 on 9 x 9 grids (numbers 1-9).
• Each size at three levels: one star Easier, two stars Core, three stars Challenge.
• A how-to-play page with a practice puzzle and tips for each grid size.
• Two puzzles per page on 4 x 4 and 6 x 6; one large puzzle per page on 9 x 9.
• Full answer key, teacher notes, contents page.

Year groups and use

KS1 and KS2, roughly ages 6 to 11: start with 4 x 4, move to 6 x 6, then 9 x 9. Starter, early finisher, quiet-time activity or homework. Numbers only, no letters or pictures.

Checked

A solution counter confirmed every puzzle has exactly one solution, so pupils never need to guess. 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 Easier and Core puzzles are solvable with simple singles logic.

Supports logical reasoning; no specific statutory content is claimed.

Format: one PDF, A4 portrait, 51 pages in total (39 pupil pages including how-to or list pages, the rest are cover, teacher notes, contents and the answer key). Printable PDF, A4, print and go. Black and white pupil pages that print cleanly on a home or school printer.

Licence: for personal or single-classroom use; no resale or sharing.