THIS GAME IS GOOD FOR KIDS WHO NEED HELP WITH:

Flexibility

Adapting and adjusting to changing conditions and expectations.

Although levels are not overly challenging, the player will no doubt get stuck trying to reach a certain memory, alien organism, or portal, and will have to think of some new approaches. For example, some places can't be reached with a simple toss or sling, but instead by hitting another object in order to alter it's original trajectory. Maybe he was trying to go over it but somehow getting under it is the key? Or is it maybe to bounce off something? What about falling? As the player progresses through the game, he will encounter new obstacles, such as spikes, floating bombs, streams, and more, in addition to new ways to interact with things within the level. These evolving factors all require changes in thinking and ultimately adaption in order to triumph in the recovery of Cyto's memories.

Planning

Developing a systematic approach for setting and achieving goals.

At the beginning of each level, it's a smart idea for him to give the entire level a good look-over, so that he can analyze it and map out which organisms he will use, in what way, and in what sequence, in order to retrieve the three memory fragments. This is all while in the back of his mind he must be aware that the quicker he can finish the level, the better his score will be with respect to bonus points. Using the trajectories for help and playing the steps out in his head before acting creates smart moves, which ultimately use less time than blind tosses that will require multiple attempts before success. Thoughts such as How can I reach that memory fragment without hitting those spikes? should be going through his mind. Thinking ahead about his approach to the level also ensures he will pursue and collect each memory fragment, despite being able to "complete" the level with less than 3. His overall level of achievement is bolstered through use of Planning skills, from completion time, to reduced attempts, to the number of memories collected.