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Lamp Logic Puzzles: Magic Square, Sudoku and Number Patterns

Children fill a magic square so every line adds to 15, solve a 4 by 4 symbol sudoku with diyas, lotuses, stars and flowers, and find the rule and night 7 for three number patterns.

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Diwali Light Quest Big Explorers Activity Pack: Maths, Puzzles, Stories & Science for Ages 7-10

This is page 12 of the pack. Ages 7-10 · Grade 2–Grade 3Ages 7-10 · Year 3–Year 4Ages 7-10 · Class 2–Class 3Ages 7-10

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How to use this worksheet

Start with the magic square, then the sudoku looking for the square with only one choice. Finish by naming the rule for each number night.

Materials needed

  • Pencil

Extension activities

  • Make a 3 by 3 magic square with a different total.
  • Write a number night pattern for a friend.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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