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February 16 – Fun Fact about Sudoku Puzzles

Today, on February 16, let’s learn about the fascinating world of sudoku puzzles! Sudoku is a popular number puzzle that people of all ages enjoy, but there’s so much more to it than just filling in numbers. It’s a brain-teasing game that can help improve problem-solving skills and concentration. So, if you’re ready to become a sudoku master, keep reading! You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for Kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT SUDOKU

  1. Sudoku Originated in the 19th Century: Although many people think sudoku is a Japanese invention, it actually started as a puzzle called “Number Place” in American magazines.
  2. Not Always About Numbers: Sudoku doesn’t necessarily need numbers to be solved; any symbols or colors can be used, as long as there are nine different ones.
  3. World Sudoku Championship: There’s an annual competition where sudoku enthusiasts from around the world compete to solve puzzles the fastest.
  4. Improves Your Brain: Playing sudoku can help improve memory and logical thinking, making it a great brain exercise for kids and adults alike.
  5. Infinite Possibilities: There are 6,670,903,752,021,072,936,960 possible sudoku puzzles. You could play a new puzzle every day and never run out!
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ACTIVITY IDEAS TO LEARN ABOUT SUDOKU AND OTHER PUZZLES

Sudoku isn’t just fun; it’s also a great way to challenge your brain and learn new problem-solving skills. Here are some activities to get you started:

  • Download this FREE sudoku packet to practice your puzzle-solving skills.
  • Create your own sudoku puzzle and challenge a friend to solve it.
  • Have a sudoku race with classmates to see who can complete a puzzle the fastest.
  • Organize a sudoku puzzle day in your classroom, with different levels of puzzles for everyone.
  • Learn about other types of puzzles, like crosswords or logic puzzles, to develop different thinking skills.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR FEBRUARY 16

Let’s get a little deeper into the world of puzzles with these questions:

  • How do puzzles like sudoku help improve our problem-solving skills?
  • Why do you think sudoku puzzles are so popular around the world?
  • Can solving puzzles like sudoku make you smarter? Why or why not?
  • What other types of puzzles do you enjoy and why?
  • How can creating your own puzzles help you understand how sudoku works?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS ABOUT SUDOKU PUZZLES

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Solve a sudoku puzzle or a crossword puzzle?
  • Compete in a sudoku championship or design a puzzle for a championship?
  • Play sudoku alone or with a friend?
  • Use numbers or colors for solving sudoku puzzles?
  • Solve an easy puzzle quickly or a challenging puzzle over a longer time?

MORE FUN STUFF

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