It has long been acknowledged that mind puzzles and games are great for children, and Sudoku for kids is no different.
Kids sudoku puzzles are a great activity for children of all ages. Not only does sudoku encourage the use of logic and problem solving skills, it also develops brain power and introduces basic math skills to children of a very young age. The focus required by children to solve mental puzzles such as sudoku contributes to the development of children’s concentration, patience and attention span. Kids also gain great satisfaction from completing a puzzle on their own, which can lead to greater confidence in their mathematical and educational pursuits (which, of course, means an easier and more enjoyable time at school).
Sudoku IS suitable for kids of all ages. However, it is important that children are only given puzzles that are suitable for their own age or level. Kids quickly become frustrated and discouraged if puzzles are too hard. The majority of sudoku puzzles which appear in magazines and newspapers (even the easiest of them) are too difficult for kids. Puzzles specifically designed with children in mind are available readily on the internet. Puzzles such as these are often smaller in size (the smallest being 4 x 4), and contain more clues than an ordinary sudoku puzzle would (regular sudoku puzzles may contain as few as 30-35 clues in a 9 x 9 puzzle, where as sudoku puzzles for kids should contain approximately 50-55 clues per 9 x 9 puzzle). Puzzles constructed with increasing levels of difficulty are perfect as they allow each child to develop in his or her own time. Children can begin with easy kids sudoku (4 x 4) and progress through to the harder puzzles at their own pace. Sudoku puzzles really are suitable for children of all academic abilities.
Sudoku puzzles are great for use with children either at home or in the classroom. The uses are truly only limited by your imagination. Use as a time-filling activity, a fun weekend homework exercise, a part of everyday classroom routine, a bonding activity between children and parents or grandparents or as boredom buster for children on long road trips or flights. However you choose to use printable kids sudoku puzzles, you can be sure kids will become interested and willingly involved in their education. Sudoku puzzles may even convince children that learning can be fun and enjoyable.
And, best of all, kids LOVE sudoku! In this day and age of technology, introducing kids to sudoku may even encourage children to spend recreational time away from the digital devices, such as the TV, video games and computers, that they love so much. Instead you may find them indulging in a fun, yet productive and educational, past-time.
Available on the internet is numerous resources which provide sudoku for kids. Print off as many as required at one time or print off the whole lot to have literally hours of fun, educational activities for your children or students.