Free Printable Logic Puzzles for Kids (PDF)
12 free printable logic puzzles for kids aged 6 to 10: star puzzles and sun & moon grids with picture rules and answers. Perfect for home and classrooms.
Looking for a screen-free activity that keeps children busy and makes them think? Logic puzzles are perfect: simple rules, a clear goal, and a big "I did it!" when the last square is filled. We've made a free pack of twelve printable logic puzzles for kids aged 6 to 10, taken from our children's puzzle book, with picture rules and all the answers. Here's what's inside, how to download it, and tips for using it at home or in the classroom.
What's in the free kids' pack
The pack has 12 puzzles of two kinds, alternating page by page:
- 6 Star Puzzles. Hide one star in every row, every column and every shape, and stars can never touch, not even at the corners. Children love the hide-and-seek feeling.
- 6 Sun & Moon puzzles. Draw a sun or a moon in every empty square so that each row and column has the same number of each, and never three of the same next to each other.
The first six puzzles come from the book's Easy level, starting with small grids that a six-year-old can manage. The other six come from the Medium level, for when they're ready for more. Every puzzle has exactly one answer.
The PDF also includes:
- Picture rules for each puzzle type, with a solved example and a "secret trick".
- Big grids with room for small hands and pencils.
- An "I solved it!" box on every page to tick.
- All the answers at the back, under a "No peeking!" page.
Free printable puzzle packs
Print-ready PDFs with the rules, 10 to 12 puzzles and every answer. Tick as many packs as you like, and print as many copies as you want for home or the classroom.
How to get it
Enter your email in the form above. The download link appears on the page straight away, and we also email it to you so you can print it later. You can choose whether to get the occasional email about new books and printables; it's optional, never daily, and separate from our daily puzzle newsletter.
Printing tips for parents and teachers
- Paper size: the PDF is US Letter. On A4 paper, choose "Fit to page" when printing.
- Black and white works perfectly. No colour ink needed.
- Print the rules page with each batch, so children can check the rules themselves.
- Keep the answers separate. Print them once for the grown-up, or for children to check their own work at the end.
- Print extras for siblings and friends. The pack is free for home and classroom use.
How to introduce logic puzzles to children
- Read the rules together and look at the solved example. Ask your child to explain the rules back in their own words.
- Solve the first puzzle side by side. Think out loud: "Can a star go here? No, because there's already one in this row."
- Teach the secret tricks. For star puzzles: when you place a star, put a little dot in every square around it, because a star can never go there. For sun and moon: two suns side by side always have moons on both ends.
- Let them take over. From the second or third puzzle, let them work alone and come to you when they're stuck.
- Celebrate. Tick the "I solved it!" box with a flourish.
Helping without giving the answer
When a child is stuck, try a question instead of an answer: "Which row has only one empty square?" or "Could a moon go here? Why not?" Pointing to an area rather than a square lets them find the move themselves, which is much more satisfying. Our guide to logic puzzles for kids has more ideas for helping without spoiling the fun.
Ideas for using the pack
- Rainy days and quiet time: a puzzle and a pencil buy a calm half-hour.
- Restaurants and waiting rooms: fold a page into your bag.
- Road trips: clip a few pages to a clipboard. Our list of printable road trip activities has more ideas.
- Classrooms: use a puzzle as a warm-up, an early-finisher task or a Friday challenge. Logic puzzles practise reasoning, patience and careful checking.
- Holidays: a puzzle a day over the school break keeps minds busy without screens.
Which age is it for?
The pack is designed for children aged 6 to 10. Six- and seven-year-olds usually enjoy the Easy puzzles with a grown-up nearby at first. Eight- to ten-year-olds can often do the whole pack alone, and many will race through the Easy puzzles to reach the Medium ones. Older children who love puzzles may be ready for our printable logic puzzles for adults.
What children practise
Logic puzzles give children regular practice at some genuinely useful habits:
- Following rules exactly, and keeping several rules in mind at once.
- Reasoning step by step: "this square can't be a star, so that one must be".
- Concentration for a few quiet minutes at a time.
- Patience and handling mistakes: rubbing out, rethinking and trying again.
- Checking their own work against the answers at the back.
Most of all, they get the experience of being stuck and then getting unstuck through their own thinking, which builds real confidence.
A puzzle week plan
Twelve puzzles make a perfect two-week challenge, one puzzle a day. Or try this week-long plan:
- Monday: read the rules together and solve puzzle 1 side by side.
- Tuesday to Thursday: one or two Easy puzzles a day, alone if possible.
- Friday: a "puzzle party", where the whole family tries the first Medium puzzle.
- Weekend: the rest of the Medium puzzles, at their own pace.
Make it a family challenge
Print a copy for each family member and race to finish the same puzzle. Children love beating their parents, and grown-ups are often surprised by how tricky the Medium puzzles are. Put a sticker chart on the fridge and award a small prize to whoever finishes the pack first.
When a puzzle feels too hard
If your child gets frustrated, go back to an Easy puzzle they've already solved and let them do it again. Success the second time is a great confidence boost. You can also solve a tricky puzzle together, taking turns to place one symbol each, so they see the reasoning without being handed the answer. And remember that stopping is fine: a puzzle left half-finished today often looks easy tomorrow.
Make your own puzzle
Once children know the rules, challenge them to design a puzzle for you. Drawing a small 4×4 star puzzle with four shapes is harder than it looks, and checking that it has only one answer is a brilliant exercise in logic. The book even has a page for it.
Want more? 120 puzzles in the book
If your child enjoys the pack, the full book has 120 puzzles in three levels (Easy, Medium and Tricky), picture rules, secret tricks, a "make your own puzzle" page and a certificate of Puzzle Genius to sign at the end. It's made for road trips, rainy days and classrooms, and it makes a lovely gift.
Logic Puzzles for Kids
120 Star and Sun & Moon Brain Games, Ages 6–10
Kid-sized versions of our crown and sun-and-moon puzzles, from little 4×4 grids up. Screen-free thinking for road trips, quiet time and classrooms.
- 120 puzzles in 3 levels: Easy, Medium, Tricky
- Picture rules and secret tricks
- Answers, a make-your-own page and a certificate
Puzzles on screen, too
The grown-up versions of these puzzles are free to play online every day: Queens for star puzzles and Tango for suns and moons. Older children often enjoy playing the daily board with a parent. For more screen-free ideas, see our guide to screen-free Christmas activities for kids.
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- Try it yourself in Sudoku, or jump straight to today's board.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find free printable logic puzzles for kids?
Puzzle Theory offers a free PDF of 12 kids' logic puzzles (star puzzles and sun & moon grids) with picture rules and answers. Enter your email on the page to download it.
What age are the printable puzzles for?
Ages 6 to 10. The first six are Easy, the next six are Medium.
Do the kids' puzzles have answers?
Yes. All the answers are at the back of the PDF, after a 'No peeking!' page.
Can teachers print the puzzles for a class?
Yes. The pack is free for home and classroom use, so you can print as many copies as you need.
How do I help my child with a logic puzzle?
Ask a question instead of giving the answer, such as 'Which row has only one empty square?', and point to an area rather than a square so they find the move themselves.
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