Lunar New Year Sudoku

Support early reasoning and problem-solving skills with this Lunar New Year Themed EYFS Picture-Based Logic Puzzle. Designed specifically for early years learners, this engaging activity encourages children to think logically, recognise patterns and apply simple rules in a fun, visual way. Children are invited to study each row and column and work out which Lunar New Year picture is missing. The rule is simple: each picture can only appear once in each row and once in each column, helping children develop early logical thinking, visual discrimination and pattern recognition skills. This puzzle is ideal for children who are confident at recognising and matching pictures and who are beginning to reason about structure, order and consistency. As children complete the grid, they are encouraged to explain their thinking, check their answers and ensure no pictures are repeated, supporting early mathematical language and self-checking strategies. Perfect for EYFS maths or thinking skills sessions, continuous provision, early morning work or small group challenges, this Lunar New Year–themed puzzle offers a calm yet stimulating activity that builds confidence and curiosity within a festive, culturally relevant context.