More Sudoku Puzzles

Quite a few years ago I started creating many Sudoku puzzles for my daughters and the Montessori school they attended. Since then they have been downloaded numerous times and shared via Pinterest countless times. I had gotten a request the other day for a basic Level 3 puzzle. I whipped one up really quick, sent it off via email, and decided I should share it here as well. This is an easy Level 3, but I have also a harder version (naming it Level 4). It's the same answer key, I just took more pieces off.You can download the Level 3 and 4 answer key here.

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When I am creating a new puzzle, I don't use a Sudoku book and follow one of their puzzles, I make my own. I love the challenge and occasionally have to have one of my daughters check my work to make sure I am not missing something. After a while, my eyes stop seeing the color and shapes, so I may miss a mistake here or there. Eventually, I get it and it works, which is always a relief.

While creating these new levels, I decided to challenge you. Can you put your own sudoku puzzle together? Begin by placing all of one shape in random boxes, still following the rules of - each shape can only appear in the column, row and box group once. Then repeat the same process with all of the other shapes. As you get to the last two shapes, you may find it more difficult to keep the rules, so you will have to start strategically placing the shapes where you need to, and moving others around. It is a challenging game to play, but can be more challenging to create your own puzzle. Give it a try.

For Level 1 Sudoku, choose 4 shapes and use 4 of each shape. For Level 2 Sudoku, choose 6 shapes, and use 6 of each shape. For Level 3 Sudoku, use all 9 shapes and all 9 of each shape. The shapes can be enlarged a bit for the first and second levels if needed, and the boards and pieces can be laminated and reused numerous times. If you are homeschooling or teaching at a school, you can also create some answer keys of your own, take some pieces off and photocopy partial puzzles as a class project.

If you are new to my blog, here are some quick links so you can find my other puzzles: Sudoku Levels 1 and 2, Valentine Sudoku (Levels 1 and 2), and my Halloween Sudoku (Levels 1-3). I'm sure there will be more to come.

If you'd like to share some pics, you can do so on my facebook page, as well as tag me @kidgiddy (and hashtag #kidgiddysudoku) on instagram. Please do not copy these game boards, or puzzles pieces for your own blog or monetary use. These are not created for mass production, and are for home, personal, or classroom use.

Giddy-Up Friday: Valentine Sudoku Printables

I am feeling the love tonight! Are you? If not, these Valentine Sudoku Printables by Kid Giddy can help you out with that!

I have made some other versions, the Basic Shape Sudoku and the Halloween Sudoku, and had to offer some some really cute "Conversation Heart" versions too. I didn't have a chance to get to the Level 3, but will do that soon.

So if you haven't done so already, click on the pictures to get to the google docs to print off the PDFs. Follow the directions and you're on your way to feeling the love! If you have any questions, let me know and I'll be sure to respond. Have a wonderful, LOVING weekend and Happy Valentine's Day next week!

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Giddy Up Friday: HALLOWEEN Sudoku - Printables

Boo Boo to all you ghosts and gobblins out there! (That's hello in halloween!). I have received a little help from my own little ghost and gobblin here in my house - to help bring you these really spooktacular Halloween Sudoku puzzles! This time - in 3 Levels, with Pumpkins, Black Cats, Scarecrows, Spiders, Bats, Ghosts, Green Witches, Skulls, and of course - Candy!

As with the other puzzles, I would highly recommend you print them, cut out the images, trim up the board, and laminate them all, for more prolonged use! Before laminating it, you can put the puzzle board on a piece of colored construction paper or scrapbooking paper, and glue the answer key on the back so you don't lose it!

My girls had so much fun making these drawings for you. They are not as brightly colored as the original Sudoku Puzzles I created for you on my computer, but these Halloween images were tailor made and are so fun (and so not scary! my girls don't draw scary - I even had to draw the skull! lol!)

If you print off the Level 3, you'll have to print off the 4th page (with the answer key) to have the remaining pieces for the game too.

Check back for even MORE holiday versions coming in early December! Thanks for reading and sharing a link, but please don't copy my work (and my daughter's works!).

Giddy Up Friday: Sudoku - Printables

WOW - Happy October! It's been way too long since I've posted something. I've been so busy this month - almost on the verge of a mental breakdown. And most of it has to do with my "craft room" being taken over by fabric, poly-fil stuffing and thread tornadoes! And driving massive amounts of time for school.

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Regardless, I whipped up these sudoku puzzles for my daughter's kindergarten class and wanted to share them with all of my awesome readers! There are 2 levels and an answer key for both levels.

I would highly recommend you print them, cut out the shapes and trim up the board, and laminate them for more prolonged use! Before laminating it, you can put it on a piece of colored construction paper or scrapbooking paper, and glue the answer key on the back so you don't lose it!

If you'd like a third level, drop me a line and let me know! Check back for more holiday versions coming soon! Thanks for reading and sharing a link, but please don't copy my work.

EDIT: 10.15.2014 - A 3rd Level has been requested. If you'd like the 3rd and 4th levels, as well as some blank boards and all the pieces, please visit the More Sudoku Puzzles post.