Free Printable Shark Picture Sudoku
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These Shark Picture Sudoku puzzles are a great way to introduce children (and beginners!) to understanding the concept of sudoku! Sudoku is a logic-based, number-placement game, but can be a bit tricky and pictures are a great way for kids to start. Download the free printable and learn how to solve sudoku!
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Shark Picture Sudoku
In classic sudoku, the objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 subgrids that compose the grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9.
I know that when I first tackled sudoku, it took me a while to figure out how to figure them out! It really is a game of logic and deduction!
This picture version uses a less confusing 4×4 grid and is a great introduction to sudoku for kids! (And for adults who can’t quite figure out how to solve these puzzles!)
And for more shark-themed printable fun, check out our Printable Shark Week Activity Pack now available in the Purple Pumpkin Printables Shop. There are 20 different activities and over 500 pages to enjoy!
How To Play Picture Sudoku
In the free printable sudoku for you to download, there are six puzzles to try and solve – three are an easy level with 4 missing images to put in place, and three are medium level with 8 missing images.
- Each image must appear once and only once in each row, column, and 2×2 subgrid.
- To complete the puzzle, cut out the picture tiles underneath the sudoku grid then place the picture tiles in the empty spaces.
The cutout picture tiles are easily rearrangeable so that kids can experiment with the position of each image and learn how to play sudoku without getting frustrated.
Once satisfied, they can stick the tiles down and check the solution (and I’ve included those in the printable, as well as an instruction sheet, and the instructions at the top of each puzzle).
You can, of course, set the puzzle up for your kids by cutting out the grid and tiles – maybe even laminating them for longevity.
Where Are The Downloads?
- You will find the download links further down this page surrounded by a purple box.
- Tap the purple download buttons to save the file(s) to your device.
- I’ve provided two paper sizes – A4 and US Letter (8.5″ x 11″).
- Use which size is appropriate for your printer.
- Visit The Purple Pumpkin Printables Shop for more awesome printables and products, including our huge Shark Week Activity Pack with more Picture Sudoku Cards and Number Sudoku!
Benefits of Picture Sudoku
Puzzles of any kind are great for brain training in both children and adults, but here are some specific benefits of sudoku puzzles:
- Improves critical thinking
- Improves problem-solving
- Improves organizational skills
- Develops deductive reasoning skills
- Develop the process of elimination
- Learning to pay attention to detail
- Learning how specific rules work
More Picture Sudoku Printables
There is more picture sudoku fun to be had! Right-click and open these ones in a new tab to check out next:
- Free Printable Summer Picture Sudoku Puzzles for Kids!
- Free Printable Watermelon Sudoku Puzzles for Kids!
- Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Picture Sudoku Puzzles for Kids
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