Sweet Surprise Sudoku

Solve a sweet sudoku puzzle in this Valentine’s Day-themed worksheet! To complete this picture-based sudoku, kindergarteners and first graders will first cut out the four images at the bottom of the page. Then, they will paste it down in the correct square, making sure that each picture only appears once in each row, column, and block.

This hands-on puzzle will boost problem solving, pattern recognition, and logical reasoning skills as students figure out which picture goes in what space. Logic puzzles like these are a creative way to challenge students’ ways of thinking and reasoning!

For more seasonal math practice, try Valentine’s Day Patterns: Cut and Paste #1 and Candy Heart Number Bonds.