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Color Sudoku: a Preschool & Kindergarten Math Game

November 11, 2011 by Ami 6 Comments

Color Sudoku Logic Game (Preschool Activity Bag Idea) from Walking by the Way

Here is a fun logic-mathy activity for your preschool or kindergarten student. Elijah has Colorku, and I was thinking it would be fun to have something similar (but simpler) for Simon. I found some printable things online, but I didn't want to use a bucket of colored ink. So, the idea for Paint Chip Sudoku was born! 

First, you need to get some of the larger paint chips. I found mine at Lowe's. You only need FOUR chips for each game board.

Cut each paint chip into FOUR equal (or somewhat equal) pieces.

Print one of the game boards (found at the bottom of this post) and choose one color for each number. Glue pieces on the numbered squares.

Now you're all set to play Color Sudoku! If the boards are too challenging for your kiddo, figure out the right places to add some squares and start with easier boards. If you need me to make an easier version, please let me know.

Note: If you don't have paint chips, you could use colored cardstock, wrapping paper, construction paper–whatever you have!

If you'd like to download directions and the game boards for this preschool and kindergarten math game, click on the image below. Enjoy! 

Filed Under: kindergarten, Math Matters, preschool, preschool activity bags Tagged With: homeschool logic, logic game for preschool, preschool busy bag activity

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  1. Rachel says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    This looks really fun but I’d like to know if he likes Colorku and if you use it at your house. I saw something similar at RR (maybe it was the exact same item) but I wasn’t sure if we would use it or if I should just have them doing Sudoku. Now my 9year olds will do Sudoku but only the easier of them. So I was thinking that it might be fun to have the Colorku for all of us.

  2. Erin says

    November 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    This is awesome! I love it! We aren’t headed out to any paint stores anytime so I think I’ll just make mine with construction paper or card stock. Can’t wait to give this a try. Ty!!

  3. Valerie C. says

    February 21, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    So clever! I’ve seen the colorku before and liked it but this is a perfect way to start.

  4. Laura says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I just made this for my 5yo and she loves it! Actually the whole family loves it, my husband couldn’t wait to take a turn. I laminated mine and used self-stick velcro for the loose pieces. Thank you for the idea and the printable game boards so that I didn’t have to figure it all out myself.

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